LCH Dee View Limited Enters Administration
Administrators have been appointed to LCH DEE VIEW LIMITED under the Insolvency Act 1986. A statutory notice confirmed the appointment in The Gazette on 15 October 2026, following proceedings initiated in the Business and Property Courts in Leeds.
For commercial property lenders, sub-contractors, and purchasers holding plot reservations, the filing triggers an immediate statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. Unsecured creditors cannot bring legal proceedings, issue statutory demands, or enforce court judgments without the permission of the court or the consent of the administrators. Professional counterparties managing project-level risk must rapidly verify court records and establish their standing in the administration.
Gazette notice details
The formal appointment details registered in the public record are summarised below:
| Record Field | Published Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | LCH DEE VIEW LIMITED |
| Company Number | 14525431 |
| Notice Code | 2410 (Appointment of administrators) |
| Gazette Publication Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Court | Business and Property Division, ICC Court, Leeds |
| Court Case Number | CR-2026-LDS- 1018 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Appointed Administrators | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrator Firm | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings on the Companies House register record the following corporate profile:
- Incorporation Date: 6 December 2022
- Company Status: Active (administration notice registered in The Gazette)
- Nature of Business (SIC): 41202 (Construction of domestic buildings)
- Registered Office: 10 Stadium Court, Stadium Road, Bromborough, Wirral, United Kingdom, CH62 3RP
- Financial Statements: No balance sheet figures are filed in the latest available public register snapshot.
Directors and ownership
The public register records the company governance and shareholding structure as follows:
- Director: Kenneth James Roscoe, British, born in May 1965, appointed on 6 December 2022.
- Person with Significant Control: Lister Carter Homes Limited (Company Number 09258077), notified on 6 December 2022. The corporate PSC holds 75% to 100% of the shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
These details represent statutory entries on the public register. Public records report appointments and shareholdings neutrally; they make no assertion of wrongdoing or personal liability.
Creditor impact and statutory moratorium
When a property development entity enters administration, normal debt recovery processes stop immediately. Under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, the moratorium prevents creditors from:
- Commencing or continuing court claims or adjudications without court sanction.
- Presenting a winding-up petition or seeking compulsory liquidation.
- Enforcing security, repossessing hired plant, or forfeiting a lease by peaceable re-entry without consent.
Sub-contractors, professional teams, and trade suppliers holding outstanding invoices must submit formal proofs of debt directly to the appointed insolvency practitioners. Unsecured debts are ranked according to statutory order under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, following fixed-charge holders, insolvency expenses, and preferential claims.
Step-by-step creditor response checklist
1. Secure project documentation: Collate all signed contracts, unpaid interim certificates, architect valuations, and proof of deliveries.
2. Review title retention and plant hire terms: Identify whether standard terms of business contain valid retention of title (ROT) clauses for uninstalled building materials on site.
3. Request administrator contact details: Monitor the Companies House portal for form AM01 to obtain the administrators' direct correspondence address.
4. Submit formal proof of debt: Lodge your claim alongside itemised invoices and VAT breakdowns.
5. Conduct a registry check: Carry out a formal winding up petition search across affiliated entities to assess broader group exposure.
Due diligence scenario: Sub-contractor exposure
Consider an electrical contractor engaged on a £180,000 package for a residential development scheme. The developer misses an interim payment of £42,000. Prior to serving a statutory demand or halting works, the contractor's legal adviser conducts a court registry search and discovers an active administration case number in the Leeds ICC Court.
Because the moratorium is active, serving a statutory demand would be void. Instead of wasting legal fees on standard enforcement, the adviser directs the sub-contractor to lodge an immediate ROT notice for £14,000 of packaged switchgear sitting in the site compound. The contractor simultaneously reviews other project contracts held with related entities under the same parent developer.
Due diligence manual hurdles versus automated intelligence
Investigating insolvency filings manually presents operational challenges for legal teams and finance directors. Practitioners typically consult the Leeds court cause lists, inspect Gazette notices, and review Companies House filings manually. This fractured workflow introduces critical delays because court petitions often precede Gazette publications by days or weeks.
A pre-deal winding up search identifies court petitions and insolvency actions at the point of issue. Rather than manually cross-referencing multiple registries, automated risk platforms consolidate cause-list filings, statutory notices, and corporate ownership changes into an auditable intelligence trail.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The public record for LCH Dee View Limited reflects the following formal insolvency timeline:
- 15 October 2026: Notice 2410 published in The Gazette reporting the appointment of administrators under Leeds Court Number CR-2026-LDS- 1018.
Creditors and professional counterparties should maintain free company monitoring on the entity to receive immediate email alerts when the administrators' proposals and statement of affairs are registered.
For conveyancers, lawyers and lenders
Where development schemes or land acquisitions involve corporate entities, carrying out a timely search is professionally required before exchanging contracts or advancing development finance. Missing an active court application or an unadvertised appointment can invalidate property transactions or leave lenders holding unsecured claims. Solicitors and credit underwriters should verify company status via a definitive winding up search before authorising loan drawdowns or property completions.
FAQ
Can a sub-contractor reclaim plant or materials from the site?
Plant owned under hire agreements and materials supplied subject to a valid retention of title clause may potentially be recovered, provided the materials are identifiable and uninstalled. Recovery requires the consent of the administrators or permission from the court.
How do creditors lodge a claim in the administration?
Creditors must complete a formal proof of debt form setting out the exact debt value, supporting invoices, and any held security. This form should be returned to the appointed administrators once their formal details are recorded on form AM01 at Companies House.
What is the purpose of an administration order?
Under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, an administrator must pursue one of three statutory objectives: rescuing the company as a going concern, achieving a better result for creditors as a whole than an immediate liquidation, or realising property to make a distribution to secured or preferential creditors.
How does an administration differ from a winding-up order?
A winding-up order places a company into compulsory liquidation to cease trading and sell assets. Administration provides a statutory breathing space (the moratorium) to evaluate whether the business or its assets can be reorganised or sold to maximise creditor recoveries.
Where can I check if related group entities face insolvency proceedings?
Legal advisers and credit teams can check the Central Registry and court lists by conducting a consolidated company search on Corp Intel to identify pending petitions or appointments across group parent and sister companies.