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

Unit 1045, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Ariel Way, W12 7GB

Shop and premises Decided 25 April 2025 CHG101103076 Knight Frank - Matthew Fanning

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.
Original RV£300,000£3200/m²
Ratepayer sought£257,500
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£300,000£3200/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 2 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that comparable rental evidence from adjacent units (Units 1043-1044) and lower assessed properties justified a reduction from £3,200/m² to £2,750/m². The tribunal found that while this evidence had some merit, the subject properties occupied a more prominent corner position with superior location and features (curved window, return frontage), and that a hypothetical tenant would pay a higher rent for these units. The tribunal upheld the original assessment of £300,000 for Unit 1045, confirming £3,200/m² as the appropriate tone of value.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Bucherer UK Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
Hearing
11 April 2025

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