Merger of plot D12-RU01 & D12-RU02, Brightwell House, Old Market Place, Old Market Place, GU9 7WE
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Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 27 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Merger of plot D12-RU01 & D12-RU02, Brightwell House, Old Market Place). Every property is listed below.
The 27 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them; this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| 2 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| 3 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| 4 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| 7 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D20 Ru01, Unit 1, 13 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D20 Ru01, Unit 2, 13 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D1 Ret 8, 9 Old Market Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Merger of plot D12-RU01 & D12-RU02, Brightwell House, Old Market PlaceThis appeal | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D14-0-RET13, 14 East Street | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot Ru7, 5 Nightingale Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 Ret14, 1 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 Ret15, 3 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 Ret16, 5 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D14-0-RET12, Unit 1, 4 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D14-0-RET12, Unit 2, 4 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D14-0-RET11, Unit 1, 6 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D14-0-RET11, Unit 2, 6 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6-0-Ret 17, 7 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D14-0-RET10, Unit 1, 8 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Split of Plot D14-0-RET10, Unit 2, 8 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6-0-Ret 18, 9 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D1 Ret 09, 10 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 RET19, 11 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 RET20, 13 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 RET21, 15 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D6 0 RET22, 17 Marlborough Walk | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant (Surrey County Council) challenged the completion notice issued by the billing authority for 27 properties at The Brightwells Yard Development in Farnham, seeking a completion date of 30 November 2026. The tribunal found that while 5 properties were already occupied, the remaining properties could reasonably be completed by 1 July 2025, allowing approximately two weeks per unit for fitting out. The appeals were therefore 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 the billing authority, represented.
Grounds argued
- Effective date
- Evidence
- Photographs, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Ravenseft Properties Ltd v Newham London Borough Council; Post Office v Nottingham City Council
- Hearing
- 2 December 2025
Similar decisions
- 117 High Street, GU7 1AQ — Dismissed, 15 Jun 2026
- 2 Old Market Place, GU9 7SF — Allowed in part, 20 Feb 2026
- 3 Old Market Place, GU9 7SF — Allowed in part, 20 Feb 2026
- 1 Old Market Place, GU9 7SF — Allowed in part, 20 Feb 2026
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