GSE Truckstop Developments Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition was presented against GSE TRUCKSTOP DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED on 29 September 2026 under case number CR-2026-007526 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing represents a formal court application under section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986. Presentation of a petition is the earliest public record on the court CE-File system and does not constitute a judicial determination of insolvency or an order for liquidation; the outcome remains subject to court proceedings. Daily cause listings can be tracked via today's winding-up petition list.
Petition details
The court entry recorded at the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts of England and Wales contains the following details:
| Field | Registry Entry Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007526 |
| Target Company | GSE TRUCKSTOP DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED |
| Filing Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioner Name | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
The CE-File court public registry entry records the filing of the application. Details regarding the petitioning creditor, outstanding sum, or hearing listing are not disclosed in the published cause list entry.
Company snapshot
According to Companies House records, GSE TRUCKSTOP DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED was incorporated on 6 October 2017 under company number 11000631. The company's registered office is Henwood House, Henwood, Ashford, England, TN24 8DH.
The business is registered under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 52290 ("Other transportation support activities"). The official status of the company remains listed as active. Latest financial statements, turnover figures, and balance sheet balances are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
The public register maintained at Companies House lists the history of company officers and persons with significant control (PSCs):
Current Officers
- Mr Joshua Marcus HEALEY: Appointed as director on 5 July 2019 (active). British national, resident in England, born July 1988.
Past Officers
- Mr Darrell Marcus HEALEY: Appointed director on 6 October 2017; resigned on 23 September 2024. British national, born July 1962.
- Mrs Michelle Claire HEALEY: Appointed director on 26 July 2019; resigned on 23 September 2024. British national, born March 1963.
- Ms Nadine SHELDON: Appointed director on 5 July 2019; resigned on 23 September 2024. British national, born January 1991.
- Mr David Charles Ernest HOCKLEY: Appointed director on 25 July 2019; resigned on 4 March 2022. British national, born February 1981.
- Ms Danielle Anne SCOTT: Appointed secretary on 1 August 2018 (resigned 5 July 2019) and director on 4 September 2018 (resigned 25 July 2019). British national, born January 1976.
Persons with Significant Control
- Gse Truckstop Developments (Holdings) Ltd (Company Number 11080316): Registered as active PSC on 6 October 2018. Holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Gse Group Limited (Company Number 04922052): Recorded as PSC from 6 October 2017 until cessation on 6 October 2018.
All officer and ownership details are sourced strictly from public Companies House filings. No connection between any named individual and the petition or any legal liability is implied.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A review of statutory publications indicates no recent notices published in The Gazette in relation to this petition as of the current date. Under rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor must wait a minimum of seven business days after serving a petition on the company's registered office before advertising the notice in The Gazette.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a winding-up petition is presented, counterparties must assess potential commercial exposure carefully. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property made after the commencement of the winding-up (the date of petition presentation) is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by court order.
Counterparties evaluating risk should consider a structured review framework:
1. Verify exposure: Identify open orders, outstanding invoices, and active contracts.
2. Review terms of trade: Examine retention of title clauses and termination provisions triggered by formal legal notices.
3. Conduct court searches: Perform a winding up petition search or check the Central Registry to confirm whether subsequent hearing dates or orders have been listed.
4. Monitor asset dispositions: Take legal advice before making payments or transferring property to prevent section 127 clawback risk.
Practical Scenario: Trade Creditor Risk Management
Consider a logistics equipment supplier with £45,000 in unpaid invoices issued to a transport service entity facing a newly presented petition. Upon discovering the registry entry via a routine winding up search, the credit team halts further credit extensions, requests immediate settlement of cleared funds, and monitors court cause lists for advertisement in The Gazette. If the debtor seeks a section 127 validation order to continue trading, counterparties must evaluate whether continued supply is protected.
How to investigate further
To maintain accurate counterparty intelligence regarding GSE TRUCKSTOP DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED:
- Check updated corporate filings on Companies House.
- Monitor advertisement listings in The Gazette.
- Use free company monitoring to receive automatic daily alerts on registry changes, status updates, and court record updates.
Executing a timely winding up search across counterparty portfolios ensures credit and risk teams identify petitions prior to statutory advertisement or formal insolvency orders.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers, commercial solicitors, and procurement officers face material risk when counterparty legal status changes without warning. Missing a High Court winding-up petition presentation can lead to unrecoverable debt exposure, voided post-petition payments under section 127, and lost opportunities to enforce retention of title. Conducting systematic searches and monitoring high-risk accounts allows credit operations to safeguard cash flow and enforce contractual protections promptly.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation at the Central Registry, the petition must be formally served on the company's registered office. The court sets a hearing date, and the petitioner may advertise the petition in The Gazette no earlier than seven business days after service, unless the court orders otherwise.
Does a winding-up petition mean the company is automatically insolvent?
No. Presentation of a petition is a court filing by a creditor claiming an unpaid debt under section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986. The court must evaluate the application; petitions may be dismissed, withdrawn, restrained, or settled prior to any hearing.
How long does it take from filing to a court hearing?
Court hearing dates typically occur between 4 and 10 weeks after the presentation date, depending on High Court lists and procedural requirements.
Why is section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 critical for creditors?
Section 127 invalidates dispositions of property, including bank transfers, made by the company after the petition presentation date if a winding-up order is eventually granted. Banks frequently freeze company bank accounts once aware of a petition to prevent section 127 liability.
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.