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- Dearden Homes Limited
Dearden Homes Limited
- Company number
- 05169699
- Incorporated
- 2 Jul 200422 years trading
- Registered office
- 4 Beechlands Cottages Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1JT
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects
Dearden Homes Limited is a 22-year-old private limited company registered in Littlehampton, company number 05169699, one of 27 property development companies in Littlehampton. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 2025.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets up £1,006 (+0.3%) on the year before, to £289K.
- Net assets rose in 3 of 7 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £506K against £167K owed within a year: 3.0 times cover.
- 1 employee on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 8 years, 2016 to 2023.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2023 | £289K | £506K | £167K | 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2022 | £288K | £319K | £153K | 1 | |
| 30 Dec 2021 | £277K | £249K | £139K | 1 | |
| 31 Dec 2020 | -£259K | £40K | £259K | £259K | 3 |
| 31 Dec 2019 | -£242K | £1,305 | £214K | £249K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2018 | -£188K | £19K | £243K | £234K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2017 | -£159K | £11K | £142K | £131K | 1 |
| 31 Dec 2016 | -£72K | £220K | £419K | £406K | 1 |
Where Dearden Homes Limited is registered
The registered office is in Littlehampton (BN16), in the Arun local authority area, South East. Show BN16 1JT on a map.
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What happens if Dearden Homes Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £1,500 (£3,000 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2026 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2026 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2026 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2026 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 05169699
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 2 July 2004 (22 years ago)
- Registered office
- 4 Beechlands Cottages Beechlands Close, East Preston, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 1JT
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
- Year end
- 31 December (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 December 2023
- Last confirmation statement
- 2 July 2025
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 12 registered
Filing notes for property development companies
Many property development companies are single-project vehicles. Stock of land and buildings sits on the balance sheet as work in progress until sale, and a company that has finished its project may become dormant rather than close.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Dearden Homes Limited's accounts due?
Dearden Homes Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2025 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Dearden Homes Limited's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 31 December 2024 is due at HMRC by 31 December 2025, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 October 2025.
Is Dearden Homes Limited still trading?
Dearden Homes Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 13 Oct 2026). Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Dearden Homes Limited do?
Dearden Homes Limited is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100).
How old is Dearden Homes Limited?
Dearden Homes Limited was incorporated on 2 July 2004, 22 years ago.
What is the penalty if Dearden Homes Limited files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Dearden Homes Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 13 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.