Tribunals · London Borough of Lambeth · 2017 rating list

UNIT SB 139A AT SOUTH BANK HOUSE, BLACK PRINCE ROAD, SE1 7SJ

Office and premises Decided 25 September 2025 CHG100816875 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£24,750£355/m²
Ratepayer sought£22,750
VO conceded first£25,750
Tribunal decided£25,750£355/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 sought a reduction in tone of value for main space from £355 per m² to £275 per m² based on comparable assessments at Albert Embankment and Graphite Square. The tribunal found the seven rental comparables within China Works (the subject building) provided strong, reliable evidence that the tone of £355 per m² was reasonable, as these properties were similar in size, proximity, and specification. The tribunal rejected the appellant's argument that Workspace Occupation Agreements were unreliable and gave little weight to the external comparables, which either lacked comparable proximity or differed materially in specification. The appeal was dismissed and the RV of £25,750 confirmed.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Venture 1 Consulting Ltd, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell; Paymentsense Ltd v Valuation Officer
Hearing
12 September 2025

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