Tribunals · City of Westminster · 2017 rating list

4 TH FLR AT 18, WELLS STREET, W1T 3PG

Offices and premises Decided 17 July 2023 CHG100682585 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

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

Original RV—£617.5/m²

Ratepayer sought£37,000

VO conceded first£40,750

Tribunal decided£39,500from 16 Nov 2020

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that building works on an adjacent property warranted a 20% temporary allowance as at 30 March 2021 (the material day for the MCC), given the severity and duration of works and the close proximity and shared party wall. The Valuation Officer defended a 12% allowance, contending the building was protected and the size of the development mitigated impact. The tribunal found that 12% did not fully reflect the proximity and duration of the development works, but was not persuaded that 20% was justified. The panel increased the allowance to 15%, resulting in a revised RV of £39,500.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Todd Architects Limited, represented.