CHESHIRE OFFICE PARK LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
02772116 · ltd · incorporated 1992-12-09
Investment thesis
Property vehicle with leveraged stack — refinance / partial-release angle.
Why interesting: Asset-backed; value largely in underlying property; lender engagement likely possible.
Why risky: Multiple lenders to manage; inter-creditor friction and partial-release cost possible.
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Turnover
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year to Mar 2025
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
65/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Development of building projects
Sector: Construction
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed active trading company — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 65/100 (strong), bankability 42/100. Strong seller-intent signal (83/100, director aged 75). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 7 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

16 live charges · 7 lenders · oldest 31.6y

25/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 31.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 7 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 70/100 (specialist).

Data confidence

Overall: high (82/100)

Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
16 charges (16/16 with lender, 16/16 with type)
90
Directors & officers
8 officers (3 active, 8 linked, 5 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 5 total, 5 with control declared
90
Director network
12 connected companies via shared directors
81
Filing history
151 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
65/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
50
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
51
Some moderate concerns — review flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Key financials

2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accounts
Cash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Current Liabilities
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£0£0£0£0£0£0Mar 2024Mar 2025

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Financials

Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102
Metric2025-03-312024-03-31
Average employees00

Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.

🔒Filing-note intelligence

1 signal detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.

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Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
3
filings
  • • 3 persons-with-significant-control
Last 180 days
7
filings
  • • 3 persons-with-significant-control
  • • 3 insolvency
  • • 1 officers
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (66 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-05-28
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  2. 2026-05-28
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  3. 2026-05-28
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
  4. 2026-02-26
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  5. 2026-02-13
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    liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiver
    insolvency · RM02
  6. 2026-01-16
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  7. 2026-01-05
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  8. 2025-12-23
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  9. 2025-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  10. 2025-05-29
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  11. 2025-04-03
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  12. 2025-04-03
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  13. 2025-03-27
    ➕
    LEWIS, Elaine appointed
    director
  14. 2025-03-27
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    LEWIS, Carl Alexander resigned
    director
  15. 2024-12-23
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2024-12-13
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  17. 2024-12-13
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  18. 2024-12-11
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  19. 2024-12-11
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  20. 2024-12-11
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  21. 2023-12-21
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC04
  22. 2023-12-20
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  23. 2023-11-06
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  24. 2023-09-02
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    liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
    insolvency · REC2
  25. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #15
  26. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #13
  27. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #12
  28. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #11
  29. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #10
  30. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #9
  31. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #8
  32. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #7
  33. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #6
  34. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #5
  35. 2007-11-16
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    Charge satisfied #4
  36. 2007-11-02
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    Charge registered #17
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  37. 2007-11-02
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    Charge registered #16
    Lender: Hsbc Bank PLC
  38. 2005-09-16
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    Charge registered #15
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  39. 2005-09-16
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    Charge registered #13
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  40. 1997-01-22
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    Charge registered #12
    Lender: Uml Limited
  41. 1997-01-22
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    Charge registered #11
    Lender: Old Hall Developments Limited
  42. 1997-01-22
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    Charge registered #10
    Lender: The Co-Operative Bank PLC
  43. 1996-02-02
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: The Co-Operative Bank PLC
  44. 1996-01-10
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: The Co-Operative Bank PLC
  45. 1995-12-28
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    DORAN, Marjorie Maria resigned
    director
  46. 1995-07-27
    ➖
    SMITH, Ian Richard resigned
    director
  47. 1995-06-22
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    SMITH, Ian Richard appointed
    director
  48. 1995-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #3
  49. 1995-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #2
  50. 1995-05-17
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    Charge satisfied #1
Showing most recent 50 of 66 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 34 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 75 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

86/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 75 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 34 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

1 high · 2 med ·
8 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2026-02-26: liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date; 2026-02-13: liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiver

Has insolvency history
medium

Companies House flags prior insolvency events. Review the insolvency filings for context.

Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr John David Henley
Individual · British · DOB 04/1962 · age 64
50–75%
50–75%board control50-75% shares · 50-75% voting · board control22/01/2026
Mrs Elaine Lewis
Individual · British · DOB 10/1951 · age 75
25–50%
25–50%25-50% shares · 25-50% voting22/01/2026
3 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Bromborough Holding Company Limitedceased 22/01/2026· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
  • Mr John David Henleyceased 29/11/2024· 50-75% shares · 50-75% voting
  • Mr Carl Alexander Lewisceased 07/04/2021· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1992-12-09
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC41100 — Development of building projects

Registered office

Bank House
Market Square
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 1ET

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-23
Last: 2025-12-09

Officers (3 active · 5 resigned)

HENLEY, John David→
secretary · appointed 1992-12-23
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Active
HENLEY, John David→
director · ~64y · appointed 1992-12-23
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Active
LEWIS, Elaine→
director · ~75y · appointed 2025-03-27
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Active
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1992-12-09 · resigned 1992-12-29
Resigned
DORAN, Marjorie Maria→
director · ~72y · appointed 1932-12-23 · resigned 1995-12-28
Resigned
LEWIS, Carl Alexander→
director · ~75y · appointed 1992-12-23 · resigned 2025-03-27
Resigned
SMITH, Ian Richard→
director · ~77y · appointed 1995-06-22 · resigned 1995-07-27
Resigned
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1992-12-09 · resigned 1992-12-23
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

16
Total charges
2
Outstanding
1
Active lenders
Status:Lender:16 of 16 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Debenture1 property02/11/2007—
outstanding
HSBC
Hsbc Bank PLC
Legal mortgage1 property02/11/2007—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Legal charge1 property16/09/200516/11/2007
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property16/09/200516/11/2007
satisfied
Uml
Uml Limited
Legal charge2 properties22/01/199716/11/2007
satisfied
Old Hall Developments
Old Hall Developments Limited
Legal charge1 property22/01/199716/11/2007
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Deed of legal charge1 property22/01/199716/11/2007
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Assignment of building contract1 property02/02/199616/11/2007
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Assignment of sale contract1 property10/01/199616/11/2007
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Debenture1 property07/04/199516/11/2007
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Deed of legal charge1 property07/04/199516/11/2007
satisfied
The Co-Opertative Bank
The Co-Opertative Bank PLC
Deed of legal charge1 property07/04/199516/11/2007
satisfied
Co-operative Bank
The Co-Operative Bank PLC
Assignment of agreement for lease1 property07/04/199516/11/2007
satisfied
Bank of Wales
Bank of Wales PLC
Legal mortgage1 property07/11/199417/05/1995
satisfied
Bank of Wales
Bank of Wales PLC
Mortgage debenture1 property07/11/199417/05/1995
satisfied
Bank of Wales
Bank of Wales PLC
Motgage deed1 property07/11/199417/05/1995
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Recent filings (151 total)

cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2026-05-28
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2026-05-28
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2026-05-28
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2026-02-26
liquidation-receiver-cease-to-act-receiver
insolvency · RM02
2026-02-13
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2026-01-16
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2026-01-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-12-23
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-12-23
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-03
liquidation-receiver-abstract-of-receipts-and-payments-with-brought-down-date
insolvency · REC2
2025-05-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-04-03
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-04-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-12-23
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-16