First Floor North, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX
Office and premises Decided 30 April 2026 CHG101248393 Knight Frank – William Secrett
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 sought allowances for the material change of circumstances caused by a street market operating in front of the property, initially claiming 9.5% but later revising to varying percentages by floor. The tribunal found the market had a negative impact on the property and accepted evidence of rental reductions from previous tenants. However, it determined the allowances should be less than sought: 5% for ground floors, 3% for the first floor, and 2% for the second floor, with effect from 1 June 2021, and rejected a 1.5% amenity allowance for loss of parking/cycle facilities.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was LAUREL BROOK II LTD, represented.
Grounds argued
- Change of circumstances
- Quantum or end allowance
- Change of circumstances
- street market operations
- Evidence
- Expert report, Photographs, Rents
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC); Simpsons Malt Ltd and Other v Jones (VO) UKUT [2017] 460; Denton v TH White Ltd [2014] 1 WLR 3926; Garton v Hunter [1968]
- Hearing
- 31 March 2026
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