Tribunals · City of Westminster · 2017 rating list

3rd Flr Dacre House, 19 Dacre Street, SW1H 0DJ

Office and premises Decided 20 November 2023 CHG100688884 Allsop LLP - John Banbury

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

Original RV—

Ratepayer sought—

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£86,000£393.75/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 4 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellants challenged the rateable values for four floors of office accommodation, arguing that an 18% allowance should be applied to reflect nearby New Scotland Yard demolition and building works that caused significant disruption. The tribunal found that while the Valuation Officer's original 5% allowance was insufficient, the appellant's proposed 18% was excessive. Considering comparable properties such as 20 Victoria Street (10% allowance) and 2 Dartmouth Street (15% allowance), and noting that Dacre House was more severely affected due to its location on a narrow, quiet street directly opposite the works, the tribunal determined that a 15% temporary disadvantage allowance was reasonable and fair.

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