Stonegate Homes Limited Enters Administration
Dorset-based property development business STONEGATE HOMES LIMITED has entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. A statutory notice published in The Gazette on 4 November 2026 confirms the appointment under High Court case number CR-2026-008112.
When a property developer enters administration, trade contractors, lenders and off-plan purchasers face immediate procedural constraints. An interim statutory moratorium takes effect from the moment of filing, halting unilateral enforcement action, legal proceedings and winding up petitions without court sanction or administrator consent.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment was recorded on the official public record as follows:
- Notice type: Appointment of administrators (Notice code 2410)
- Gazette publication date: 4 November 2026
- Court: High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales
- Case number: CR-2026-008112
- Appointing party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrators and office holder details: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Statutory notice reference: The Gazette notice 5245184
Company snapshot
Companies House shows the company was incorporated in November 2010. The business is registered under standard industrial classification (SIC) code 41100, covering the development of building projects, with notice text citing landlord and buy-to-let activities.
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | STONEGATE HOMES LIMITED |
| Company Number | 07440404 |
| Incorporation Date | 15 November 2010 |
| Company Status | Active (Administration order made) |
| Registered Office | Lytchett House 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, England, BH16 6FA |
| Primary SIC Code | 41100 (Development of building projects) |
| Latest Financial Statements | Micro-entity / small accounts on file at Companies House |
Directors and ownership
The public register records the company's officer appointments and shareholding structure as follows:
- Philip Alan Herbert: Appointed as a director on 7 July 2026. The register records his month and year of birth as June 1967, British nationality, and country of residence as England. No resignation date is filed.
- Jeremy Nigel Hinds: Appointed as a director on 16 November 2015; resigned on 7 July 2026. Prior records show an earlier directorship between 15 November 2010 and 14 December 2010 under the name Jeremy Nigel Parker Hinds, alongside an appointment as company secretary between 15 November 2010 and 14 December 2010.
- Stephen Howard Curwen: Appointed as a director on 15 November 2010; resigned on 6 July 2020. The register also records Stephen Curwen as company secretary from 14 December 2010 until 6 July 2020.
- Robert Edward Maskell: Appointed as a director on 2 April 2013; resigned on 28 February 2017.
Persons with significant control (PSC)
- Stonegate Homes Group Limited (Company Number 12618798): Registered as a corporate person with significant control on 6 July 2020. It holds 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Historical PSC records: Jeremy Nigel Hinds was notified as holding 50% to 75% of shares and voting rights on 6 April 2016, ceasing on 6 July 2020. Stephen Curwen was notified as holding 25% to 50% of shares and voting rights on 6 April 2016, ceasing on 6 July 2020.
What administration means for creditors and customers
This section provides general factual information regarding UK insolvency procedure and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
When a company enters administration under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, management powers transfer from the directors to the appointed insolvency practitioners. The principal objective is typically to rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better result for creditors as a whole than an immediate liquidation, or realise property to make a distribution to secured or preferential creditors.
The statutory moratorium
Under paragraph 43 of Schedule B1, a statutory moratorium prevents creditors from taking legal action against the company or enforcing security over company assets without the permission of the court or the consent of the administrators. Outstanding winding up petitions are dismissed or stayed upon the making of an administration order.
Practical steps for suppliers and trade contractors
1. Submit proof of debt: Supply contracts and unpaid invoices must be submitted directly to the joint administrators once their formal details and creditor portal details are distributed.
2. Review title retention (Romalpa) clauses: Suppliers who delivered building supplies or plant machinery subject to retention of title terms must promptly notify the administrators in writing with supporting contracts and delivery receipts before goods are consumed or moved.
3. Halt credit facilities: Unpaid trade credit lines must be immediately frozen pending formal communication from the appointed office holders.
4. Audit security instruments: Check existing registered security. A lender or supplier holding security should conduct a company charge check to verify whether their fixed or floating debentures are validly registered at Companies House within statutory timeframes.
Mitigating developer credit risk: A professional workflow
In development and construction, corporate stress often cascades rapidly into sub-contractors and joint venture partners. When managing exposure to developers, commercial teams should follow a structured verification method.
[Credit Application / Contract Review]
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▼
[Run Winding Up Petition Search]
├── Petition Found? ───► Cease credit / Seek security
└── Clean Record?
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[Charge & Debenture Review]
├── Prior Floating Charges?
└── Monitor via Alerting System
Realistic trade scenario
A regional mechanical and electrical contractor was invited to tender on a £350,000 sub-contract package with a regional developer. Prior to releasing credit terms and purchasing equipment, the commercial finance director completed a winding up search against the principal contractor. The search identified an active High Court petition that had not yet been advertised in The Gazette. By conducting that winding up search, the contractor avoided deploying substantial labour and unrecoverable materials into a site that entered administration days later.
Performing a regular winding up petition search ensures that suppliers are not caught unaware by private petitions filed in the Business and Property Courts prior to statutory advertisement.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The appointment notice was published on 4 November 2026 under The Gazette's insolvency section (Notice 5245184). Creditors should monitor the company's filing history at Companies House for the subsequent filing of form AM01 (Notice of administrator's appointment) and the administrators' initial statement of proposals, which must normally be filed within eight weeks of appointment.
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For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and commercial managers dealing with property development entities must ensure insolvency checks form a mandatory part of every onboarding and milestone review. Failing to catch an administration or petition before releasing site payments or equipment can lead directly to bad debt write-offs and trapped plant. Run a comprehensive check via Corp Intel Company Search before executing new contracts.
FAQ
What does an administration order mean for trade creditors?
An administration order transfers control of the company to licensed insolvency practitioners. Trade creditors cannot commence legal action or enforce judgments due to the statutory moratorium. Unsecured claims must be submitted to the administrators via a formal proof of debt form.
How can creditors find out who was appointed as administrator?
The full appointment documents, including the names and contact details of the joint administrators, are filed at Companies House on Form AM01 and published via statutory reports. Creditors can inspect the complete filing history using Corp Intel Company Search.
What is the difference between a winding up petition and administration?
A winding up petition is a court application, usually made by an unpaid creditor, seeking to liquidate the company and bring its existence to an end. Administration, governed by Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, is designed to provide breathing space through a moratorium to preserve the business or maximise asset recoveries.
Can assets be removed from the company's sites?
No assets may be seized or repossessed from company premises without the explicit consent of the court or the administrators. This restriction applies even if a supplier has a valid retention of title clause, although title claims must be notified to the office holders immediately.
How often should credit teams conduct a winding up search?
For high-value exposures or milestone-based contracts, a winding up search should be conducted prior to contract signing, before major progress drawdowns, and periodically during ongoing projects to spot court filings that precede public administration orders.