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

110, OLD BROMPTON ROAD, SW7 3RA

Offices and premises Decided 28 October 2024 CHG100774236 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£22,750£550/m²
Ratepayer sought£15,750
VO conceded first£59,500
Tribunal decided£16,750£425/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 appellant challenged the RV of office assessments at 110 Old Brompton Road, London, contending the UAR of £550 per m² and £577.50 per m² (reduced by VO to £500 per m²) was excessive and sought £400 per m². The tribunal found that comparable office properties in the locality, particularly 34 Sumner Place (a Grade 2 listed building reduced to £400 per m² on challenge) and considering rental evidence and the tone of other assessments, a UAR of £425 per m² was reasonable. The appeals were allowed in part to that rate.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was SRO Motorsports Europe Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments, Photographs
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Denton v TH White Ltd; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
7 October 2024

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