Tribunals · London Borough of Camden

3rd Flr Evergreen House, 160 Euston Road, NW1 2DT

Serviced offices Decided 19 May 2025 VT00027294 Daniel Watney LLP - Alex Izett

OutcomeAllowedThe tribunal reduced the rateable value.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided—from 5 May 2025

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 3 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant challenged completion notices dated 6 November 2024 proposing a completion date of 16 December 2024 for three floors of serviced offices. The appellant argued that asbestos discovered during works would delay completion substantially. The tribunal found that the presence of disturbed asbestos, requiring professional removal at an estimated cost of £289,000 per floor and taking approximately seven weeks, meant the property could not reasonably be completed by the proposed date. The tribunal allowed the appeal and determined a revised completion date of 5 May 2025, permitting adequate time for asbestos remediation and subsequent reinstatement works.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Evergreen Marine UK Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Effective date
  • Building works or disturbance nearby
Evidence
Measurement survey, Photographs, Expert report
Cases cited
Graylaw Investments Ltd v Ipswich Borough Council; JLG Investments Ltd v Sandwell District Council; Post Office v Nottingham City Council
Hearing
17 April 2025

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