SCHEDULE 4

Applications for HMO licences: procedure

Consideration of application
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1
Before determining an application for an HMO licence, the local authority must consider any—
a
valid written representations (unless withdrawn),
b
reports made under paragraph 5(2),
c
written responses given by the applicant in pursuance of paragraph 6(2) (within the period specified in that paragraph), and
d
oral representations made in pursuance of paragraph 7.
2
The local authority must not consider any written representation which is invalidated by paragraph (a) or (b) of paragraph 4(1).
3
But the local authority may consider a late written representation if it is satisfied that it was reasonable for the respondent to make the representation after the deadline for doing so.
Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 31.8.2011 by S.S.I. 2010/159, art. 3