OFFICE J 2ND FLR, 100 Liverpool Street, EC2M 2AT

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that two material changes of circumstances—building works at adjacent sites (1-2 Broadgate and 1-14 Liverpool Street) and loss of amenity in the Broadgate Circle area—warranted additional allowances beyond those already granted by the Valuation Officer. The appellant sought 10%, 5%, and 2.5% allowances for various offices, plus a 2.5% allowance for lack of amenity. The tribunal found that the most disruptive demolition works had occurred before the material date (13 January 2023), the BREEAM-rated building would shield against noise and dust from superstructure works, and the evidence did not demonstrate disadvantage beyond what the VO had already allowed. The tribunal dismissed the appeals, finding the VO's allowances reasonable.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was British Land T/A Storey, represented.

Grounds argued

• Change of circumstances · decisive

Change of circumstances

building works disturbance and loss of amenity

Evidence

Photographs, Expert report

Cases cited

Veritas House, 125 Finsbury Pavement (CHG100327665); The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street (503025240348/053N10; 503025240338/053N10; 503025993578/538N10)

Hearing

3 March 2025

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