Appealing a selective property licensing decision

Part of: Selective property licensing

It's possible to appeal against:

  • the council's decision to refuse to grant a licence
  • the council's decision to grant a licence.
  • the conditions of a licence
  • the council's decision to vary or revoke a licence.
  • the council's decision to refuse to vary or revoke a licence.

Appeals can be made by any relevant person, including:

  • the applicant for a licence
  • any freeholder, long leaseholder, or mortgage lender
  • a person having control of or managing the property.

How to appeal

Appeals are made to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) which is an independent body. Appeals must be made within 28 days of the decision being appealed against, and you will generally need to pay a fee.

For further details on how to appeal to the First-Tier Tribunal, visit the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) website or call their enquiry line on 020 7446 7700.