# Gambling Act 2005, Paragraph 7


(1) Before refusing an application for a permit a licensing authority must hold a hearing to consider the application and any objection made under paragraph 4.
(2) But a licensing authority may dispense with the requirement for a hearing with the consent of—
(a) the applicant, and
(b) any person who has made (and not withdrawn) an objection under paragraph 4.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/schedule/12/paragraph/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/gambling-act-2005/schedule-12/paragraph-7
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