Expiry and renewal of approval
How do I renew?
The renewal process is the same as the approval process but can be commenced when the current approval has less than twelve months left to run. An application for renewal made within this period will if, necessary, extend the approval until that application has been finally dealt with. A renewal should be expressed to take effect from the date on which the current approval expires.
What do I do if my approval has expired?
If an approval expires before any application to renew is made, but an application is made within one month of the expiry, the approval will be reinstated. The reinstated approval will then continue until such time as the application for renewal is finally dealt with.
Authorities and approval holders are strongly advised to set up a reminder system. This system should notify the approval holder at least one month before the expiry date, reminding them to submit a renewal application. No proceedings can take place after the approval has expired.
The reminder system should also alert all relevant officers within the authority especially those who issue or receive notices outside the authority so they can inform any couples who might be affected.
While an approval can be extended or reinstated, if a renewal application is submitted more than a month after expiry, the full application process must be followed before a new approval can be granted.
Any proceedings scheduled at the venue during this time must be postponed or relocated, and new notices must be issued.
