Tribunals · Waverley Borough Council

Split of plot D14-0-RET10, Unit 2, 8 Marlborough Walk, GU9 7WR

Mixed retail and residential units Decided 20 February 2026 VT00031610 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 (billing authority) sought to set the completion date for 27 units at The Brightwells Yard Development as 6 June 2025, while Surrey County Council as owner sought 30 November 2026. The tribunal found that five properties were already occupied and, allowing approximately two weeks for fit-out per unit and considering the properties should be treated individually, it was reasonable to expect completion 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
  • Effective date
Evidence
Measurement survey, Expert report
Cases cited
Ravenseft Properties Ltd v Newham London Borough Council; Post Office v Nottingham City Council
Hearing
2 December 2025

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