Appeal a Taxi Licence decision

Basildon Council as the licensing authority can refuse your application if:

• your vehicle does not meet certain criteria
• you do not accept conditions we gave you
• we need to control the number of taxis in the area

If this applies to you, we would have explained any right of appeal on your refusal letter.

• You can appeal to a crown court about a taxi licence decision or to a magistrates' court about a private hire vehicle decision. You might need legal advice.

Basildon Council as the licensing authority have the right to revoke a license if it becomes aware of information which means you no longer qualify to work in that capacity.

If your Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle license has been revoked, you will have 21 days from the date of the decision letter (usually a few days after the hearing) to submit an appeal to the Magistrates' Court against our decision.

You can be prosecuted if you use a vehicle as a Taxi or Private Hire Vehicle after the vehicle licence has expired.

Basildon Council as the licensing authority can refuse your renewal if:

• your vehicle does not meet certain criteria
• you do not accept conditions we gave you
• we need to control the number of taxis in the area

If this applies to you, we would have explained any right of appeal on your refusal letter.

• You can appeal to a crown court about a taxi licence decision or to a magistrates' court about a private hire vehicle decision. You might need legal advice.