Tribunals · London Borough of Camden · 2017 rating list

SUITE 1A & 1B 1ST FLR HEALS BUILDING, TORRINGTON PLACE, WC13 7HJ

Office and premises Decided 11 July 2025 CHG100711450 Montagu Evans - Richard Wackett

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£262,500£650/m²
Ratepayer sought£200,000
VO conceded first£272,500
Tribunal decided£200,000£425/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the rateable value of the office units was over-assessed at £650/m2, seeking reduction to £425/m2 based on rental evidence analysis and comparable properties within the same building. The tribunal found that the adopted rate should be £425/m2, applying significant weight to the majority of comparable properties in the building valued at this rate, and noting the VO had failed to revalue other properties in the building after reassessing the appeal property. The appeal was allowed and RV reduced to £200,000.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was an individual ratepayer, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Shrewsbury Schools v Shrewsbury BC and Plumpton (VO); William Hill (Hove) Ltd v Burton (VO)
Hearing
17 June 2025

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