Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, WD6 1FX
Film studios and premises Decided 7 October 2025 CHG101192058 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 1FXThis appeal | £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 (Sky Studios) challenged the rateable values for five phases of a new film studio, arguing that substantial allowances should be made for disturbances caused by ongoing construction works affecting site security, power/lighting, access, and noise/dust/vibration. The tribunal, having inspected the property and reviewed photographs showing significant construction activity, found that a tapered allowance approach was appropriate, with the impact diminishing as construction progressed. The tribunal allowed appeals 1-3 in part or fully, awarding allowances of 30%, 20%, and 15% respectively, but dismissed appeals 4-5 as the agreed allowances of 10% and 7.5% were reasonable given 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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