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Traffic commissioner appeals - Franchising service permits

Forms to be used by operators and local authorities in relation to appeals of local bus service permits in a franchised area.

Applies to England

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Appeals can be made to the traffic commissioner against the decision of a local authority to:

  • refuse an application for a service permit;
  • attach condition(s) to a service permit when it is granted;
  • attach condition(s) to an existing service permit;
  • suspend a service permit; or
  • revoke a service permit.

Operators should use form FCH001 to make an appeal to the traffic commissioner within 28 days of the local authority’s decision.

Local authorities should use form FCH002 to respond to an appeal made by an operator.

These forms should be used for franchising service permit appeals, if the appeal relates to an enhanced partnership scheme you should use the forms available here: Enhanced partnership registration appeals to traffic commissioners.

Published 26 May 2023