Tribunals · City of Westminster · 2017 rating list

Third Floor, Grimaldi House, SW1Y 4JH

Offices and premises Decided 20 June 2022 CHG100189426 Conneely Tribe - Austin Marshall

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£55,500
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£39,000from 5 Dec 2017

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 9 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant sought a 37.5% allowance for material change of circumstances arising from multiple construction works in the locality, including a materials compound, office refurbishment and extension, and major demolition and reconstruction projects. The tribunal found that the works were severe in duration and intensity, would significantly impact a hypothetical tenant's bid, and that future known works would have been considered. The tribunal awarded a 30% allowance (rather than the VO's 20%) as reasonable and proportionate, having regard to comparable cases and the impact evidence.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Grimaldi Agencies UK Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Change of circumstances · decisive
Change of circumstances
construction works in locality; contractor compound; building refurbishment and extension; demolition and reconstruction works
Evidence
Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Hostsoho Limited v David Jackson (VO) [2019] UKUT 0166; Berrill v Hill RA/34/99; Dawkins (VO) v Ash Brothers and Heaton Ltd [1969] 2 AC 336; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing
24 May 2022

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