13Temporary licences

13 Temporary licences

(1)  If an application is made for a licence in respect of an existing building, the Secretary may, pending the determination of the application, issue to the applicant a temporary licence.

(2)  A temporary licence remains in force until –

(a) the date of its expiry; or

(b) the application for the licence is granted; or

(c) the temporary licence is cancelled –

whichever first occurs.

(3)  The date of expiry of a temporary licence is –

(a) except as provided by paragraph (b) , such date (not exceeding 2 months after the date of issue of the temporary licence) as may be specified in the temporary licence; or

(b) such later date as the Secretary may, by notice in writing served on the applicant, direct.