Tribunals · Waverley Borough Council

Plot D14-0-RET13, 14 East Street, GU9 7RX

Mixed-use development units including retail and residential Decided 20 February 2026 VT00031572 Surrey County Council/Colliers International - Phil Adlard

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV—
Ratepayer sought—
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided—from 1 Jul 2025

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 (Surrey County Council) challenged the completion notice issued by Waverley Borough Council stating completion date as 6 June 2025 for 27 properties in The Brightwells Yard Development. The appellant sought a completion date of 30 November 2026, arguing the properties were unfit for occupation at the original date. The tribunal allowed the appeal in part, finding that based on evidence of inspections and an approximate two-week fitting-out period per unit, it was reasonable to expect all properties could be completed by 1 July 2025, amending the completion date 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
  • Effective date
Evidence
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Cases cited
Ravenseft Properties Ltd v Newham London Borough Council; Post Office v Nottingham City Council
Hearing
2 December 2025

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