Tribunals · London Borough of Islington · 2017 rating list

3RD FLR 53-54, ST JOHNS SQUARE, EC1V 4JL

Decided 24 October 2022 CHG100187956 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£53,000

Ratepayer sought£42,500

VO conceded first£50,500−5% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£45,250from 1 Apr 2017

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 3 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

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.