SCHEDULE 4Applications for HMO licences: procedure

8Consideration of application

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valid written representations (unless withdrawn),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.