BST-4TH FLRS, 8-9 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7SH
Offices and premises Decided 28 January 2026 CHG101146048 BGL Partners - Christopher Corney-Loates
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought a reduction to £422,500 on three grounds: a 15% MCC end allowance for neighbouring construction works, reclassification of basement as storage, and a 5% layout allowance. The Valuation Officer initially reduced the RV to £530,000 (5% works allowance). At the hearing, the parties agreed that the 5% works allowance and no layout allowance were justified, but agreed to reclassify the basement from office to storage accommodation, resulting in an agreed RV of £510,000. The tribunal confirmed and ratified this agreed figure.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Change of circumstances
- Floor area or measurement
- Zoning or layout
- Change of circumstances
- party wall building works and neighbouring demolition/redevelopment
- Evidence
- Expert report
- Hearing
- 8 January 2026
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