Tribunals · London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham · 2017 rating list

1069-1070 Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way,, W12 7GB

Restaurant and premises Decided 6 May 2025 CHG101054122 Newmark Gerald Eve LLP/Gerald Eve LLP - CCA

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.

Original RV£280,000£1200/m²

Ratepayer sought£164,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£164,500£700/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 a rateable value of £280,000 (£1,200/m²) for a restaurant formed from two former retail units in Westfield Shopping Centre, proposing a reduction to £164,500 (£700/m²). The tribunal found the original valuation was unreasonable because 17 comparable restaurants within the same shopping centre and valuation scheme were assessed at £700/m², including similar units with better or similar access arrangements. Although the subject property's passing rent supported a higher value, this rent pre-dated the antecedent valuation date and was affected by the amalgamation of two retail units; the tone of the list among comparable hereditaments was decisive, and the appeal was allowed.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Five Guys JV Limited, represented.