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

250B North End Road, SW6 1NJ

Shop and premises Decided 5 November 2024 CHG101172073 Whitestone Commercial - Chris Lambert

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£10,250£1075/m²
Ratepayer sought£4,800
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£4,850£485/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 7 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that seven retail units should be valued as small shops and a café using a main-space rate of £485/m² for units 1–2 and a discounted zone B rate of £242.50/m² for units 3–7, rather than as kiosks at £1075/m². The tribunal found the units were indeed small retail spaces where customers entered to be served or browse, not kiosks, and that comparable properties supported a main-space rate of £485/m². The tribunal allowed units 1–2 at this rate but applied only a 10% discount (£436.50/m²) to units 3–7 rather than the 50% reduction proposed, finding the evidence insufficient to support that level of discount.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
  • Zoning or layout
  • Rental evidence
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell (VO) & Leicester City Council [1976] RA 141; Ladies Hosiery and Underwear Ltd v West Middlesex Assessment Committee (1923) 2KB 679 CA; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
Hearing
8 October 2024

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