Abbey Developments homes in Swindon
We can trace 150 homes on 2 developments in Swindon to Abbey Developments, first sold between 2007 and 2011.
Abbey Developments build quality in Swindon
Of the 141 Abbey Developments homes in Swindon with an energy certificate, 45% are rated B or better, against 43% for all mapped new-build homes in Swindon. Ratings: B 63 C 72 D 6. They're mostly 134 flats, 4 terraced houses and 1 semi-detached. 53% have been resold since they were new.
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Every Abbey Developments development in Swindon
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|---|---|
| Marbeck Close SN25 2 | 45 | 2007–2009 |
| Twickenham Close SN3 3 | 105 | 2008–2011 |
Company record: Abbey Developments Limited
- Company number
- 00348843
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 25 January 1939
- Registered office
- Abbey House, 2 Southgate Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5DU
- What it does (SIC codes)
- 41202 Construction of domestic buildings
Latest accounts made up to 30 April 2025 (full). Next accounts due by 31 January 2027. Confirmation statement next due by 19 December 2026.
History
- 25 January 1939 Incorporated as Slabs and Kerbs Limited
- 31 December 1978 Renamed from Slabs and Kerbs Limited to Abbey Homesteads Development Limited
- 31 December 1979 Renamed from Abbey Homesteads Development Limited to Abbey Homesteads (Developments) Limited
- 23 February 1990 Renamed from Abbey Homesteads (Developments) Limited to Abbey Developments Limited
- 6 April 2016 Abbey Group Limited recorded as in control when the register started (owns 75–100% of shares and votes)
- 28 April 2023 Mr Matthew Gallagher gained significant control (owns 75–100% of shares and votes, can appoint and remove directors)
- 28 April 2023 Abbey Group Limited stopped being in control
Who owns it
| Person or company with significant control | Control | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Gallagher | owns 75–100% of shares and votes, can appoint and remove directors | 28 April 2023 | Now |
| Abbey Group Limited | owns 75–100% of shares and votes | 6 April 2016 | 28 April 2023 |
Companies House has recorded who controls each company since April 2016. Earlier takeovers aren't in this list.
Previous names
| Name | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Homesteads (Developments) Limited | 31 December 1979 | 23 February 1990 |
| Abbey Homesteads Development Limited | 31 December 1978 | 31 December 1979 |
| Slabs and Kerbs Limited | 25 January 1939 | 31 December 1978 |
Directors and officers
| Current | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| COLLISON, Jordan Lee | Director | 26 February 2021 |
| HOLBROOK, Stephen John | Director | 4 January 2021 |
| COLLISON, Jordan Lee | Secretary | 2 December 2015 |
| COSTELLO, Edward John | Director | 8 September 2015 |
| CRITCHELL, Stuart David | Director | 1 December 2009 |
| DAWSON, David John | Secretary | 1 April 1996 |
| DAWSON, David John | Director | 1 April 1996 |
| GALLAGHER, Charles Hubert | Director | – |
16 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVANS, Daniel Stuart | Director | 4 November 2024 | 11 September 2026 |
| HAMILTON, Christopher Andrew | Director | 14 June 2022 | 20 February 2025 |
| FRAQUELLI, Lorenzo Giuseppe | Director | 2 January 2007 | 22 August 2022 |
| CALLINAN, William Patrick Joseph | Director | 1 July 1994 | 4 January 2021 |
| MORTIMER, Ian Arthur | Director | 1 May 1997 | 30 September 2015 |
| HAWKINS, Brian Raymond | Director | – | 25 September 2009 |
| GRIFFITHS, James David | Director | 30 April 2004 | 3 October 2008 |
| CANNIN, Keith Charles | Director | 1 May 1997 | 24 December 1997 |
| JACKSON, Dennis Arthur | Director | – | 30 April 1997 |
| MAHER, Daniel Andrew | Director | 7 September 1993 | 18 October 1996 |
| MAHER, Daniel Andrew | Secretary | – | 1 April 1996 |
| SNAZELL, Miles Jeremy | Director | 4 May 1993 | 6 October 1995 |
| HOPPING, Glyn David | Director | 17 January 1994 | 26 September 1994 |
| DOYLE, Kevin James | Director | 1 June 1993 | 29 July 1994 |
| SMITH, Jeremy | Director | – | 28 May 1993 |
| GALLAGHER, Charles | Director | – | 15 May 1993 |
Names, roles and dates only, as published by Companies House. We don't show home addresses or dates of birth.
Charges and insolvency
No charges (secured loans or mortgages) registered. No insolvency history.
From Companies House, checked 15 November 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not shown yet, because we don't have a reliable public source for them: figures from the accounts (turnover, profit, net assets), the new-home warranty provider, New Homes Quality Code registration and the number of homes built each year.
It also owned land titles on Hebden Close.
Abbey Developments in other towns
- Abbey Developments homes in Swindon 150 homes
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