Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2023 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 4 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (PT 3rd Floor Grove House, Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 5DE). Every property is listed below.
The 4 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2023 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT 3rd Floor Grove House, Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 5DEThis appeal | £26,500 | — | £26,500 | Dismissed |
| Welsh Refugee Council part 3rd Floor, Grove House, Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 5DE | £10,500 | — | £10,500 | Dismissed |
| Swansea Bay Racial Equality, Grove House, Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 5DE | £20,250 | — | £20,250 | Dismissed |
| 1st Floor LHS, 3 Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 5DE | £29,250 | — | £29,250 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant contended that the rate of £87.50 per sq m applied to the office accommodation was excessive and sought reductions, relying on rental evidence which they considered demonstrated a lower level of value and pointing to vacant areas in Grove House and the impact of Covid and increased home working. The Tribunal found that while some of the appellant's rental evidence analysed below the adopted rate, several lettings were materially removed from the AVD and therefore carried limited weight. The Tribunal placed greater weight on the VO's rental comparables, which were closer to the AVD and reflected the relevant size bands within the valuation scheme, and was satisfied that the evidence supported the adopted rate of £87.50 per sq m.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Estateways Ltd., unrepresented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Change of circumstances
- Evidence
- Rents, Earlier tribunal decisions
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; O'Brien v Harwood
- Hearing
- 7 July 2026
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- Front (Part) 2nd Floor Grove House, Grove Place, Swansea, SA1 4DB — Allowed in part, 4 Aug 2026
- Office B 1st Flr 220 High Street, Swansea SA1 1NW — Dismissed, 19 May 2019
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