S Franses, 80 Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6JD

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant (a gallery and archive of bespoke historic European tapestries and carpets on Jermyn Street, London) argued that the rated value should be reduced from £197,000, citing restrictive planning policies limiting potential tenants and high vacancy rates on the street. The tribunal found that although planning restrictions existed, they were wider than claimed and permitted multiple retail uses, thus allowing a larger pool of hypothetical tenants. The tribunal concluded that comparable rental evidence from nearby properties on Jermyn Street supported the in-zone-to-market-area rate of £2,280/m2, and therefore the current rateable value of £197,000 was reasonable.

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

Grounds argued

• Comparable assessments (tone)
• Rental evidence

Evidence

Rents, Earlier tribunal decisions

Cases cited

Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Robinson Brothers (Brewers) Limited v Durham County Assessment Committee; Poplar Metropolitan Borough Assessment Committee v Roberts; Ludgate House Ltd v Ricketts; Rozel Motor Company Ltd v Clark; Williams (VO) v Scottish & Newcastle Retail Ltd & Another

Hearing

27 October 2025

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