Saltmarsh Developments Faces Winding-Up Petition
On 16 September 2026, a winding-up petition was presented at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions against SALTMARSH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED under case number CR-2026-007164. The petition represents an initial formal court record prior to any listed hearing or judicial decision. The presentation of a petition is a procedural court record and does not constitute a determination of insolvency or a court judgment against the company.
Petition details
| Parameter | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007164 |
| Target Company | SALTMARSH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED |
| Filing Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Claim Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
According to the CE-File registry record, the identity of the petitioning creditor and the specific monetary amount underlying the claim are not published on the High Court public index at this stage.
Company snapshot
SALTMARSH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED (Company Number 12939447) was incorporated on 8 October 2020. The company operates under SIC code 41100, defined as the development of building projects. Its registered office is at Swift House, Ground Floor, 18 Hoffmans Way, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom, CM1 1GU.
Detailed turnover figures and net asset values are not stated in the published court record.
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record three active directors:
- Mr Michael Tyrone Bradburn (Director, appointed 8 October 2020; born September 1966)
- Mr Iain Peter Hutchinson (Director, appointed 8 October 2020; born May 1965)
- Mr Jonathan Patrick Whittle (Director, appointed 8 October 2020; born January 1965)
The Persons with Significant Control (PSC) register shows three individual shareholdings, each representing between 25% and 50% of the company's shares and voting rights:
- Mr Michael Tyrone Bradburn (notified 8 October 2020)
- Mr Iain Peter Hutchinson (notified 8 October 2020)
- Mr Jonathan Patrick Whittle (notified 12 May 2022)
These entries state facts recorded on the public register. Register entries do not connect named officers or ultimate beneficial owners to insolvency, financial distress, or personal liability under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The court source indicates no prior advertisement of this petition in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must wait seven business days after serving the petition on the target company before placing a notice in statutory journals.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
A winding-up petition is an early legal signal of formal debt recovery proceedings. Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property, transfer of shares, or bank payment made after the petition presentation date is void if the court ultimately makes a winding-up order, unless validated by court order.
For contractors, lenders, and material suppliers, standard risk management procedures include:
1. Reviewing current sub-contracts or land agreements for automatic termination or default provisions.
2. Seeking immediate legal advice before accepting payments or transferring physical assets to protect against section 127 clawback.
3. Running a periodic winding up search to identify filed court claims before formal public advertisement.
How to run a winding up petition search and investigate further
Risk professionals tracking corporate counterparty exposure must monitor court registers directly. Carrying out a proactive winding up search or checking today's cause list provides instant verification of active High Court petitions across England and Wales.
Counterparties can also set up free company monitoring on the target entity to receive automated email alerts when statutory filings, officer changes, or court actions update.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers, land development partners, and sub-contractors dealing with development companies must verify financial standing prior to executing contracts or making advance payments. Undetected court petitions present transaction risks under statutory insolvency rules. Carrying out a systematic winding up petition search across prospective corporate partners provides clear documentation for credit approval committees.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is filed?
Once a petition is presented at court and served on the company, a court hearing date is set, typically six to ten weeks later. The petitioning creditor must serve the document on the registered office and observe statutory waiting periods before publishing notice in The Gazette.
Does a petition mean a company is insolvent?
No. A petition represents an application by a creditor seeking an order from the court. The target company may dispute the debt, negotiate settlement terms, or apply to restrain advertisement before any judicial determination occurs.
Why is the petitioning creditor's name not published?
Initial filings recorded via the High Court CE-File system display the defendant company name and case reference, but public cause lists do not routinely display creditor details or exact monetary claims prior to formal hearing listings.
How can a company challenge a winding-up petition?
A company can file witness evidence disputing the debt, pay the outstanding sum, or apply to court for an injunction to restrain advertisement if the debt is subject to a genuine dispute on substantial grounds.
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.