Split of Plot D20 Ru01, Unit 1, 13 Old Market Place, GU9 7SF
Decided 20 February 2026 VT00031556 Colliers International - Phil Adlard
Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 27 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant challenged completion notices issued on 6 June 2025 for 27 retail units at the Brightwells Yard Development, seeking an effective date of 30 November 2026. The tribunal found that although the appellant's representative initially raised issues regarding the validity of the completion notices, these were withdrawn at the hearing. On the substantive issue of reasonable time for completion, the tribunal considered evidence that five units were already occupied by 27 November 2025, and accepting an approximate two-week fit-out time per unit, determined it was reasonable to expect the properties to be completed by 1 July 2025. The appeals were allowed in part with the completion date amended from 6 June 2025 to 1 July 2025.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Surrey County Council, represented.
Grounds argued
- Validity of the proposal
- Evidence
- None from the ratepayer
- Cases cited
- Ravenseft Properties Ltd v Newham London Borough Council; Post Office v Nottingham City Council
- Hearing
- 2 December 2025
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- 2 Old Market Place, GU9 7SF — Allowed in part, 20 Feb 2026
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