Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, WD6 1FX
Film studios and premises Decided 7 October 2025 CHG101186430 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 1FX | £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 1FXThis appeal | £3,180,000 | £2,860,000 | £2,940,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
Sky UK Limited challenged the rateable values of a newly constructed film studio complex across five phases, arguing that disturbances from ongoing construction works throughout the completion period should result in higher allowances than those proposed by the Valuation Officer. The tribunal accepted that a tapered approach to allowances was appropriate, as the film studio use was more severely impacted by construction work than typical industrial premises. The tribunal allowed three appeals in part or in full (phases 1-3), allowing allowances of 30%, 20%, and 15% respectively, while dismissing two appeals where it found the VO's allowances of 10% and 7.5% for phases 4-5 to be fair and reasonable given the proximity to completion.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Sky UK Limited, represented.
Grounds argued
- Building works or disturbance nearby
- Change of circumstances
- construction works
- Evidence
- Photographs, Expert report
- Hearing
- 22 September 2025
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