Plot Ru 7, 5 Nightingale Walk, GU9 7WF
Mixed retail and residential units Decided 20 February 2026 VT00031573 Colliers / Surrey County Council
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 (Plot Ru7, 5 Nightingale Walk). 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 Place | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot D14-0-RET13, 14 East Street | — | — | — | Allowed in part |
| Plot Ru7, 5 Nightingale WalkThis appeal | — | — | — | 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 billing authority's completion notice dated 5 June 2025, which deemed the Brightwells Yard Development properties complete with effect from 6 June 2025. The appellant contended the completion date should be 30 November 2026, arguing the properties were unfit for beneficial occupation on 6 June 2025. The tribunal found that whilst some properties were already occupied, the remaining works could reasonably be completed by 1 July 2025, allowing approximately two weeks per unit for fitting out, and amended the completion date accordingly.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Surrey County Council, represented.
Grounds argued
- Validity of the proposal
- Evidence
- Measurement survey
- 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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