Housing Act 2004

Part 3 E+W Appeals against licence decisions

Right to appeal against refusal or grant of licence E+W

31 (1) The applicant or any relevant person may appeal to [F1 the appropriate tribunal] against a decision by the local housing authority on an application for a licence— E+W

(a) to refuse to grant the licence, or

(b) to grant the licence.

(2) An appeal under sub-paragraph (1)(b) may, in particular, relate to any of the terms of the licence.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 5 para. 31(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(a) (with Sch. 3)

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )

Right to appeal against decision or refusal to vary or revoke licence E+W

32 (1) The licence holder or any relevant person may appeal to [F2 the appropriate tribunal] against a decision by the local housing authority— E+W

(a) to vary or revoke a licence, or

(b) to refuse to vary or revoke a licence.

(2) But this does not apply to the licence holder in a case where the decision to vary or revoke the licence was made with his agreement.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 5 para. 32(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(a) (with Sch. 3)

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )

[F3 No rights of appeal where banning order involved E+W

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 5 para. 32A and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2018) by Housing and Planning Act 2016 (c. 22), s. 216(3), Sch. 2 para. 12(4); S.I. 2018/393, reg. 2(b)

32A (1) The right of appeal under paragraph 31(1)(a) does not apply where a licence is refused because of section 66(3A) or 89(3A) (person with banning order not a fit and proper person). E+W

(2) The right of appeal under paragraph 32(1)(a) does not apply in relation to the revocation of a licence required by section 70A or 93A (duty to revoke licence in banning order cases).]

Time limits for appeals E+W

33 (1) Any appeal under paragraph 31 against a decision to grant, or (as the case may be) to refuse to grant, a licence must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date specified in the notice under paragraph 7 or 8 as the date on which the decision was made. E+W

(2) Any appeal under paragraph 32 against a decision to vary or revoke, or (as the case may be) to refuse to vary or revoke, a licence must be made within the period of 28 days beginning with the date specified in the notice under paragraph 16, 21, 24 or 28 as the date on which the decision was made.

(3) [F4 The appropriate tribunal] may allow an appeal to be made to it after the end of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (2) if it is satisfied that there is a good reason for the failure to appeal before the end of that period (and for any delay since then in applying for permission to appeal out of time).

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Sch. 5 para. 33(3) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(b) (with Sch. 3)

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )

Powers of F5 ... tribunal hearing appeal E+W

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 5 para. 34 heading omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(c) (with Sch. 3)

34 (1) This paragraph applies to appeals to [F6 the appropriate tribunal] under paragraph 31 or 32. E+W

(2) An appeal—

(a) is to be by way of a re-hearing, but

(b) may be determined having regard to matters of which the authority were unaware.

(3) The tribunal may confirm, reverse or vary the decision of the local housing authority.

(4) On an appeal under paragraph 31 the tribunal may direct the authority to grant a licence to the applicant for the licence on such terms as the tribunal may direct.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Sch. 5 para. 34(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 184(a) (with Sch. 3)

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )

“The operative time” for the purposes of section 69(6), 70(8), 92(3) or 93(5) E+W

35 (1) This paragraph defines “the operative time” for the purposes of— E+W

(a) section 69(6) or 70(8) (variation or revocation of licence under Part 2 of this Act), or

(b) section 92(3) or 93(5) (variation or revocation of licence under Part 3 of this Act).

(2) If the period of 28 days mentioned in paragraph 33(2) has expired without an appeal having been made under paragraph 32, “the operative time”is the end of that period.

(3) If an appeal is made under paragraph 32 within that period and a decision is given on the appeal which confirms the variation or revocation, “the operative time”is as follows—

(a) if the period within which an appeal to the [F7 Upper Tribunal] may be brought expires without such an appeal having been brought, “the operative time” is the end of that period;

(b) if an appeal to the [F7 Upper Tribunal] is brought, “the operative time” is the time when a decision is given on the appeal which confirms the variation or revocation.

(4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)—

(a) the withdrawal of an appeal has the same effect as a decision confirming the variation or revocation appealed against; and

(b) references to a decision which confirms a variation are to a decision which confirms it with or without variation.

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Sch. 5 para. 35(3)(a)(b) substituted (1.6.2009) by Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307) , art. 5(1)(2) , Sch. 1 para. 281 (with Sch. 5 )

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )

Meaning of “licence” and “relevant person” E+W

36 (1) In this Part of this Schedule “licence” means a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act. E+W

(2) In this Part of this Schedule “relevant person”, in relation to a licence under Part 2 or 3 of this Act, means any person (other than a person excluded by sub-paragraph (3))—

(a) who is—

(i) a person having an estate or interest in the HMO or Part 3 house concerned, or

(ii) a person managing or having control of that HMO or Part 3 house (and not falling within sub-paragraph (i)), or

(b) on whom any restriction or obligation is or is to be imposed by the licence in accordance with section 67(5) or 90(6).

(3) The persons excluded by this sub-paragraph are—

(a) the applicant for the licence and (if different) the licence holder, and

(b) any tenant under a lease with an unexpired term of 3 years or less.

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 5 wholly in force at 16.6.2006; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 270(4)(5); Sch. 5 in force for E. at 6.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1060 , art. 2(1)(a) (with Sch. ); Sch. 5 in force for W. at 16.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1535 , art. 2(a) (with Sch. )