Tribunals · London Borough of Islington · 2017 rating list

1 ST FLR 53­54, ST JOHNS SQUARE, EC1V 4JL

Office and premises Decided 24 October 2022 CHG100530354 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£45,250£358.31/m²

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 challenged the Valuation Officer's assessments seeking additional allowance beyond the 4.75%–5% granted for disturbance from adjacent redevelopment works at 96–100 Clerkenwell Road. The tribunal found the original allowances unreasonable given the severity and two-year duration of the works, but rejected the appellants' request for a full additional 15%. The tribunal determined that a total 15% allowance from the original compiled list assessment was appropriate, having regard to comparable cases and the actual impact of the disturbance.

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
Photographs, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
7 October 2022

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