3RD FLR 53-54, ST JOHNS SQUARE, EC1V 4JL
Decided 24 October 2022 CHG100187956 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 3 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (3rd Floor 53-54 St Johns Square, London EC1V 4JL). Every property is listed below.
The 3 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Floor 53-54 St Johns Square, London EC1V 4JL | £53,000 | £42,500 | £45,250 | Allowed in part |
| 2nd Floor 53-54 St Johns Square, London EC1V 4JL | £53,000 | £42,500 | £45,250 | Allowed in part |
| 3rd Floor 53-54 St Johns Square, London EC1V 4JLThis appeal | £55,500 | £44,250 | £47,000 | Allowed in part |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants (Grimshaw Architects LLP and Frontera London Limited) argued that allowances of 4.75–5% to reflect temporary disturbance from adjacent redevelopment works at 96-100 Clerkenwell Road were insufficient. The tribunal found that the existing allowances were unreasonable, but rejected the appellants' request for an additional 15% allowance. Having regard to comparable allowances applied elsewhere in London (including 7.5% at 102-108 Clerkenwell Road and 14.2–15% at other properties), the tribunal determined that a total 15% allowance from the original compiled list assessment was reasonable, reflecting the severity and two-year duration of the works.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Grimshaw Architects LLP, represented.
Grounds argued
- Building works or disturbance nearby
- Change of circumstances
- building works
- Evidence
- tone_of_list_comparables, Photographs, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 7 October 2022
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