11, GATEWAY 1000, ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, WHITTLE WAY, SG1 2FP
Offices and premises Decided 1 May 2025 CHG101155180 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 4 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (12 Gateway 1000, Arlington Business Park, Whittle Way, Stevenage, SG1 2FP). Every property is listed below.
The 4 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2023 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gateway 1000, Arlington Business Park, Whittle Way, Stevenage, SG1 2FP | £34,250 | — | £27,750 | Allowed in part |
| 12 Gateway 1000, Arlington Business Park, Whittle Way, Stevenage, SG1 2FPThis appeal | £33,500 | — | £27,750 | Allowed in part |
| 15 Gateway 1000, Arlington Business Park, Whittle Way, Stevenage, SG1 2FP | £43,250 | — | £35,000 | Allowed in part |
| 6 Arlington Court, Arlington Business Park, Whittle Way, Stevenage, SG1 2FS | £106,000 | — | £86,000 | Allowed in part |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought reduction in the price per m² adopted from £185 to between £120-£140 per m² based on limited rental evidence. The tribunal considered the rental evidence for 6 Arlington Court and 10 Gateway 1000 as most persuasive, analysing to between £122-£125 per m² (break clause) to £140 (full lease) and £183 per m² respectively. The tribunal found the appellant's £120 per m² and respondent's £175 per m² unreasonable, and adopted £150 per m² as a reasonable middle ground between the lower rental evidence and the lease renewal comparables, allowing the appeals in part.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Tripartum Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Valuation method
- Evidence
- Rents, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
- Hearing
- 3 April 2025
Similar decisions
- 6, ARLINGTON COURT, ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, WHITTLE WAY, SG1 2FS — Allowed in part, 1 May 2025
- 12, GATEWAY 1000, ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, WHITTLE WAY, SG1 2FP — Allowed in part, 1 May 2025
- 15, GATEWAY 1000, ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, WHITTLE WAY, SG1 2FP — Allowed in part, 1 May 2025
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