Ground Floor South, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX
Offices and premises Decided 30 April 2026 CHG101248457 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 (GND FLR 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 4DX | £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 4DXThis appeal | £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 company argued for end allowances due to a street market operating outside the property, which was negatively impacting lettability and causing operational issues such as rodent problems and anti-social behaviour. The tribunal accepted that the market constituted a material change of circumstances and did cause negative impact, but awarded lower allowances than sought: 5% for ground floors, 3% for first floor, and 2% for second floor. The tribunal rejected the appellant's request for a 1.5% amenity allowance regarding loss of cycle parking, finding the evidence insufficient. Appeals for the basement and upper floors were dismissed.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was LAUREL BROOK II LTD, represented.
Grounds argued
- Change of circumstances · decisive
- Change of circumstances
- street market
- Evidence
- Photographs, Expert report, Rents
- Cases cited
- Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson; Garton v Hunter; Simpsons Malt Ltd v Jones; Denton v TH White Ltd
- Hearing
- 31 March 2026
Similar decisions
- Second Floor North, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX — Allowed in part, 30 Apr 2026
- Third Floor North, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX — Dismissed, 30 Apr 2026
- 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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