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

Bst & Gnd Fl 233, Kensington High Street, W8 6SF

Shop and premises Decided 4 January 2024 CHG100774379 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

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

Original RV£104,000£1300/m²

Ratepayer sought£88,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£96,500£1200/m²

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 challenged the RV of £104,000 (based on Zone A rate of £1,300 psm), seeking reduction to £88,500 (£1,100 psm) by reference to comparable properties in the parade and breaks in the parade caused by Abingdon Road and a church entranceway. The tribunal found that while there were natural breaks in the parade, the subject property was positioned between comparable units and that a rate of £1,200 psm appropriately reflected its position and characteristics. The appeal was allowed in part, with the RV reduced to £96,500.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Banham Patent Locks Limited, represented.