1046, Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Ariel Way, W12 7GB
Shop and premises Decided 25 April 2025 CHG101103122 Knight Frank
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Unit 1046, Westfield Shopping Centre, London W12 7GB). Every property is listed below.
The 2 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1045, Westfield Shopping Centre, London W12 7GB | £300,000 | £257,500 | £300,000 | Dismissed |
| Unit 1046, Westfield Shopping Centre, London W12 7GBThis appeal | £223,000 | £191,000 | £223,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought a reduction in rateable value for two units in Westfield Shopping Centre, London, arguing the valuation base rate should be £2,750/m² rather than the listed £3,200/m². The appellant relied on rental evidence from adjacent Units 1043-1044, which had lower rents. The tribunal found that while this evidence merited some weight, the subject properties occupied a more prominent corner location with better frontage and visibility than the comparable units, and were directly opposite higher-value units. The tribunal concluded that a hypothetical tenant would pay more for these superior properties and upheld the original valuations.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Bucherer UK Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Denton v TH White Ltd; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 11 April 2025
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