Basement North And South, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX
Offices and premises Decided 30 April 2026 CHG101248453 Knight Frank
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 7 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (BST NORTH & SOUTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX). Every property is listed below.
The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BST NORTH & SOUTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DXThis appeal | £69,500 | — | £69,500 | Dismissed |
| GND FLR NORTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX | £43,250 | £34,250 | — | Allowed in part |
| GND FLR SOUTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX | £114,000 | £95,500 | — | Allowed in part |
| 1ST FLR NORTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX | £70,500 | £59,500 | — | Allowed in part |
| 2ND FLR NORTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX | £74,000 | £66,000 | — | Allowed in part |
| 3RD FLR NORTH 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX | £75,500 | £70,500 | £75,500 | Dismissed |
| 4TH FLR 40, CLIFTON STREET, LONDON, EC2A 4DX | £162,000 | £155,000 | £162,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought end allowances for disturbance caused by a street market directly in front of the appeal property, originally claiming 9.5% and later revising to 15% for ground floor, 11.5% for first floor, and 6.5% for second floor, plus 1.5% amenity loss. The tribunal accepted that the market had a negative impact on the property, evidenced by rental reductions given to tenants, difficulty letting, pest control increases, and independent reports of nuisance, but rejected the claimed percentages as excessive. The tribunal allowed 5% for ground floors, 3% for first floor, and 2% for second floor, dismissing claims for the higher floors and the 1.5% amenity allowance. The tribunal also rejected a late application to admit rental evidence seven days before hearing, finding insufficient grounds to overcome procedural breaches.
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
- Evidence
- Expert report, Photographs
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Simpsons Malt Ltd v Jones; Denton v TH White Ltd; Garton v Hunter
- Hearing
- 31 March 2026
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- Second Floor North, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX — Allowed in part, 30 Apr 2026
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- First Floor North, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX — Allowed in part, 30 Apr 2026
- Fourth Floor, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX — Dismissed, 30 Apr 2026
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