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The local authority attaches conditions to your section 61 consent that you think are wrong.

What can you do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Appeal to HSE
  2. B. Nothing at all
  3. C. Appeal to a magistrates' court
  4. D. Ignore the conditions
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. HSE doesn't handle section 61 appeals.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. You have a right of appeal.
  • C. Right: Right. Section 61 says if the authority refuses, doesn't decide in time or attaches conditions, the applicant may appeal to a magistrates' court within 21 days.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Ignoring consent conditions is not an option.

Explanation

Section 61 decisions can be appealed to a magistrates' court within 21 days.

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