PSV (Public Service Vehicle) operator licences

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Appealing a decision

You can appeal if your application for a PSV operator licence is refused.

You’ll need to send a written notice of appeal to the Upper Tribunal, Administrative Appeals Chamber. There is no fee.

Your notice of appeal needs to be received within one month of the Traffic Commissioner’s decision.


Upper Tribunal
Administrative Appeals Chamber
Traffic Commissioner Appeals
5th floor, Rolls Building
7 Rolls Buildings
Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL

Upper Tribunal
adminappeals@justice.gov.uk
0207 947 7422
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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Guidance on making an appeal

Download detailed Tribunals Service guidance on making an appeal.

Appealing an Upper Tribunal decision

If your appeal is unsuccessful and you think that the decision is wrong, you can appeal to the Court of Appeal (England and Wales) or the Court of Session (Scotland).

You must have permission from the Upper Tribunal, or if the Upper Tribunal refuses, from the Court.

Your application for permission to appeal must be received within 1 month of the original appeal decision.

Download detailed guidance about appealing an Upper Tribunal decision.