Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, WD6 1FX
Film studios and premises Decided 7 October 2025 CHG101186416 WSP
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 5 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE, ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTS WD6 1FX). Every property is listed below.
The 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE, ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTS WD6 1FXThis appeal | £915,000 | £555,000 | £640,000 | Allowed in part |
| SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE, ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTS WD6 1FX | £1,490,000 | £1,190,000 | £1,190,000 | Allowed |
| SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE, ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTS WD6 1FX | £2,580,000 | £2,190,000 | £2,190,000 | Allowed |
| SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE, ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTS WD6 1FX | £2,880,000 | — | £2,600,000 | Dismissed |
| SKY STUDIOS ELSTREE, ROWLEY LANE, BOREHAMWOOD, HERTS WD6 1FX | £3,180,000 | £2,860,000 | £2,940,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant (film studio operator) challenged the rateable values of five phased alterations to the rating list, arguing that substantial ongoing construction disturbances should warrant higher allowances than the valuation officer proposed. The tribunal accepted that construction disturbances would materially impact a hypothetical tenant's bid and adopted a tapered allowance approach reflecting the diminishing impact as works progressed. The tribunal allowed three appeals in part by applying 30%, 20%, and 15% allowances respectively (rather than the appellant's 39.5%, 20%, and 15% requests), while dismissing the final two appeals where the agreed/proposed allowances of 10% and 7.5% were found reasonable.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was SKY UK LIMITED, represented.
Grounds argued
- Building works or disturbance nearby · decisive
- Evidence
- Photographs, Expert report
- Hearing
- 22 September 2025
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