Tribunals · London Borough of Camden · 2017 rating list

Ice Cube 1 Northern Ticket Hall, Kings Cross Underground Station, Euston Road, Euston Road, N1 9AL

Retail unit and premises Decided 7 November 2024 CHG100936915 Colliers International - Tom Warren

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV£79,500£2500/m²
Ratepayer sought£29,500
VO conceded first£74,000−7% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£29,500£1000/m²

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What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged the assessment of £79,500 RV for a small coffee shop/retail kiosk (29.64 m²) at underground level in Kings Cross Underground Station, arguing for a reduced base rate of £1,000/m² based on rental evidence from comparable units in the immediate locality (Northern Ticket Hall). The VO defended £2,500/m² based on comparables from ground floor units at St Pancras and Kings Cross. The tribunal determined the appeal property should be valued using rental evidence from the immediate locality rather than ground floor comparables, as passenger habits and foot traffic patterns were substantially different, and allowed the appeal, reducing the assessment to £29,500 RV at £1,000/m².

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

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents
Cases cited
Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976]
Hearing
11 October 2023

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