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- Dickens Developments Limited
Dickens Developments Limited
- Company number
- 03360542
- Incorporated
- 25 Apr 199729 years trading
- Registered office
- Suite F4 Prospect House, 11-13 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1NU
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing
Dickens Developments Limited is a 29-year-old private limited company registered in Tunbridge Wells, company number 03360542, one of 37 building finishing companies in Tunbridge Wells. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 30 September 2026.
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 £110K (+5.8%) on the year before, to £2M.
- Net assets rose in 8 of 9 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 10 years, 2015 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2024 | £2M | £2M | 2 | ||
| 30 Sep 2023 | £1.9M | £1.9M | 2 | ||
| 30 Sep 2022 | £1.9M | £25 | £1.9M | 2 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | £2M | £25 | £2M | 0 | |
| 30 Sep 2020 | £281K | £25 | £281K | 0 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | £269K | £25 | £269K | 0 | |
| 30 Sep 2018 | £258K | £25 | £258K | 0 | |
| 30 Sep 2017 | -£51K | £25 | £51K | ||
| 30 Sep 2016 | -£74K | £10 | £74K | ||
| 30 Sep 2015 | -£294K | £44 | £294K |
Who runs and owns Dickens Developments Limited
From the Companies House register. Individuals are shown by initials only; the full register is on Companies House.
Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| C*** D*** | Director | Apr 1997 |
| K*** D*** | Secretary | Apr 1997 |
1 former officer
| Name | Role | Appointed | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| T*** D*** | Director | Apr 1997 | Oct 2009 |
People with significant control (2)
Charges (secured borrowing)
1 of 1 registered charge is outstanding. A charge is security a lender takes over a company's assets, typically for a loan, mortgage or asset finance.
| Lender | Status | Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Aib Group (UK) P.L.C. T/A Allied Irish Bank (GB) | Outstanding | Sep 2003 |
Where Dickens Developments Limited is registered
The registered office is in Tunbridge Wells (TN1), in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area, South East. Show TN1 1NU on a map.
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- L & M Decoration Specialists LtdPainters and decorators
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Also registered at this address
16 other companies use the same registered office as Dickens Developments Limited.
- Amc Contracts Kent LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Bailey Roofing & Property Services LtdRoofers
- Copperfield Plumbing and Heating LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- DT Chantler Motor Engineer LimitedMechanics and garages
- J & M Scaffolding (South East) LtdScaffolders
- L & M Decoration Specialists LtdPainters and decorators
- Legacy Brickwork LtdBuilders
- Oaklands Mechanical LtdPlumbers and heating engineers
- Platinum Building Maintenance LtdFinishing trades
- Property Plastering LtdPlasterers
- Scuffs and Scratches LimitedMachinery repair and installation
- Spectraclad LtdBuilders
- The Network Safety and Solutions LtdInstallers
- TMM Renewables and Construction LimitedElectricians
- Urban Floors (Kent) LimitedFloor and wall tilers
- VSH Services LimitedLandscapers and gardeners
What happens if Dickens Developments Limited files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £150 (£300 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 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Apr 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jan 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 31 Mar 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Jun 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 31 Dec 2027 | 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
- 03360542
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 April 1997 (29 years ago)
- Registered office
- Suite F4 Prospect House, 11-13 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1NU
- Nature of business
- Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390)
- Year end
- 30 September (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 September 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 25 April 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for building finishing companies
Finishing trade companies cover a wide range of work. Most are micro-entities with simple accounts and a straightforward CT600.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Dickens Developments Limited's accounts due?
Dickens Developments Limited's accounts were due at Companies House on 30 September 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Dickens Developments Limited's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 30 September 2025, due by 30 September 2026, and one for the period to 31 December 2025, due by 31 December 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Dickens Developments Limited still trading?
Dickens Developments Limited is listed as active on the Companies House register (checked 12 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 Dickens Developments Limited do?
Dickens Developments Limited is registered under Other building completion and finishing (SIC 43390).
How old is Dickens Developments Limited?
Dickens Developments Limited was incorporated on 25 April 1997, 29 years ago.
Who runs Dickens Developments Limited?
Dickens Developments Limited has 1 active director, the longest-serving appointed in Apr 1997. Their names and service addresses are on the Companies House register.
Who owns Dickens Developments Limited?
2 people or companies have significant control of Dickens Developments Limited: an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares); an individual (owns 25% to 50% of the shares).
What is the penalty if Dickens Developments 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 Dickens Developments Limited on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026, rechecked 12 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.