Ground Floor South, 40 Clifton Street, EC2A 4DX

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

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