20.—(1) Where the holder of an HMO licence makes an application in accordance with this section for it to be renewed, the council may renew the licence.
(2) An application to renew a licence must be made before the licence ceases to have effect.
(3) The provisions of this Part apply to applications to renew a licence (and decisions on such applications) as they apply to applications for a licence (and decisions on such applications).
(4) But the following provisions do not apply to applications to renew—
(a)sections 8(2)(a) and 9 and paragraphs 5 to 7 of Schedule 2 (breach of planning control);
(b)sections 8(2)(d) and 12 (overprovision).