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Grinford Developments Ltd
- Company number
- 11265484
- Incorporated
- 20 Mar 20188 years trading
- Registered office
- 47 Butt RD, Butt Road, Colchester, CO3 3BZ
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects; Buying and selling of own real estate; Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
Grinford Developments Ltd is a 8-year-old private limited company registered in Colchester, company number 11265484, one of 349 property development companies in Colchester. Companies House shows its accounts as overdue: they were due on 15 August 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 down £3,029 (-16.2%) on the year before, to -£22K.
- Net assets rose in 0 of 5 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £11K against £10K owed within a year: 1.0 times cover.
- 2 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 6 years, 2019 to 2024.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2024 | -£22K | £11K | £10K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2023 | -£19K | £18K | £11K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2022 | -£15K | £25K | £11K | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2021 | -£10K | £30K | £6,123 | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2020 | -£6,998 | £34K | £3,399 | 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2019 | -£3,674 | £959 | £4,633 | 2 |
Where Grinford Developments Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Colchester (CO3), in the Colchester local authority area, East of England. Show CO3 3BZ on a map.
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What happens if Grinford Developments Ltd files late
If the accounts reach Companies House today, the late filing penalty is £375 (£750 if last year's accounts were also late). It rises at each step below.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 16 Aug 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 16 Sep 2026 to 15 Nov 2026 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 16 Nov 2026 to 15 Feb 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 16 Feb 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 16 Nov 2026 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 15 Feb 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 15 May 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 15 Nov 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
- 11265484
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 20 March 2018 (8 years ago)
- Registered office
- 47 Butt RD, Butt Road, Colchester, CO3 3BZ
- Nature of business
- Development of building projects (SIC 41100)
Buying and selling of own real estate (SIC 68100)
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209) - Year end
- 30 August (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Micro-entity
- Last accounts made up to
- 31 August 2024
- Last confirmation statement
- 1 March 2026
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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Other active property development companies registered in Colchester.
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- Grove Park Projects Limited2010
- Guia Investments Limited1992
- Guy Swan Limited2000
- Guyon & Sons Ltd2010
- Habico Developments Ltd2022
- Hagad Limited1994
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Frequently asked questions
When are Grinford Developments Ltd's accounts due?
Grinford Developments Ltd's accounts were due at Companies House on 15 August 2026 and the register shows them as overdue.
When is Grinford Developments Ltd's CT600 due?
The first accounts cover more than 12 months, so there are two Company Tax Returns: one for the 12 months to 31 August 2025, due by 31 August 2026, and one for the period to 15 November 2025, due by 15 November 2026. Corporation tax is payable 9 months and 1 day after the end of each.
Is Grinford Developments Ltd still trading?
Grinford Developments Ltd 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 Grinford Developments Ltd do?
Grinford Developments Ltd is registered under Development of building projects (SIC 41100); Buying and selling of own real estate (SIC 68100); Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (SIC 68209).
How old is Grinford Developments Ltd?
Grinford Developments Ltd was incorporated on 20 March 2018, 8 years ago.
What is the penalty if Grinford Developments Ltd 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 Grinford Developments Ltd 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.