Applications for Consent

Applications for Consent to Assign/Sublet or to Make Alterations

Leasehold properties are often subject to rules which require the owner to obtain consent before doing something with the property. They can include:

• consents to sublet, transfer or share a property
• consents to assign
• consents to carry out works at a property
• consents to apply for licences and permits
• consents to carry out certain activities and trades at a property

Our property litigation solicitors regularly advise property owners and decision-makers on how to make and respond to applications for consents.

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Proper Procedure is Key

The rules around consents are complicated and must be adhered to strictly. Timescales are often very tight and decision-makers will often have only a few days to respond.

The consequences of not making or responding to consent correctly can be significant. In the worst case, a property owner may find itself unable to do what it wants with the property, or a decision-maker may need to pay damages to a property owner for not making a decision properly. 

A well-made application or response can make all the difference.

How can we help?

For property owners, we can:

• advise on the proper procedure for applying for consent
• consider and advise on information and evidence to include with an application for consent
• prepare and make applications
• negotiate with decision-makers
• advise what to do if consent is refused

For decision makers, we can:

• advise on the decision-making procedure which must be followed
• consider and advise on the merits of an application and whether further information should be sought
• prepare responses to applications, whether to grant or refuse consent
• negotiate with property owners
• prepare licences for consent
• advise what to do if property owners proceed without the proper consent

If you are a property owner or decision-maker and would like to know more about applications for consent to assign/ sublet or make alterations, please contact Michelle Bendall in our Property Litigation team, on 0117 314 5326, or complete the form below.