Deans 35, Queen Street, Rhyl LL18 1RR

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that dramatic declines in footfall and trade, coupled with street closures due to demolition, road conditions causing heavy parking enforcement, and closure of nearby amenities including a post office, justified a reduction in rateable value. The Valuation Officer contended that the current rateable value was correct and that such economic difficulties did not justify a reduction. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that although sympathetic to the appellant's trading difficulties, the appellant had provided no hard evidence justifying a reduction, and the 10% adjustment applied to reflect the unusual frontage was appropriate.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was an individual ratepayer, unrepresented.

Grounds argued

• Change of circumstances
• Zoning or layout

Change of circumstances

road works, anchor store closure, pedestrianisation

Evidence

Photographs, Trading accounts

Hearing

18 December 2018

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