# Houses in Multiple Occupation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, Section 69: Powers of court on appeal


(1) An appeal under section 67—
(a) is to be by way of a re-hearing, but
(b) may be determined having regard to matters of which the council were unaware.
(2) The court may confirm, reverse or vary the decision of the council.
(3) If the appeal is against a decision to refuse an application, the court may direct the council to grant the application in such terms as the court may direct.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2016/22/section/69 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/houses-in-multiple-occupation-act-northern-ireland-2016/section-69
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