Tribunals · Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea · 2017 rating list

147, KINGS ROAD, SW3 5TX

Shop and Premises Decided 4 April 2023 CHG100411493 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£77,500£2300/m²
Ratepayer sought£72,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£72,500£2150/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants argued that the rateable values of the two retail units at 147 and 149 Kings Road were excessive and should be reduced based on rental evidence. The tribunal considered competing rental evidence and comparable assessments within the same parade, finding that the established tone of value had not been settled. The tribunal determined that rental evidence provided the best basis for valuation, placing most weight on rent at 151 Kings Road agreed close to the AVD. The tribunal reduced the tone of value to £2,150 per m² ITZA, resulting in reductions of £5,000 and £5,000 respectively, allowing the appeals in part.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Lucas Hugh Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, tone_of_list_comparables
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
6 March 2023

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