PART 4Community protection
CHAPTER 3Closure of premises associated with nuisance or disorder etc
Closure orders
I181Temporary orders
1
This section applies where an application has been made to a magistrates' court under section 80 for a closure order.
2
If the court does not make a closure order it may nevertheless order that the closure notice continues in force for a specified further period of not more than 48 hours, if satisfied—
a
that the use of particular premises has resulted, or (if the notice is not continued) is likely soon to result, in nuisance to members of the public, or
b
that there has been, or (if the notice is not continued) is likely soon to be, disorder near those premises associated with the use of those premises,
and that the continuation of the notice is necessary to prevent the nuisance or disorder from continuing, recurring or occurring.
3
The court may adjourn the hearing of the application for a period of not more than 14 days to enable—
a
the occupier of the premises,
b
the person with control of or responsibility for the premises, or
c
any other person with an interest in the premises,
to show why a closure order should not be made.
4
If the court adjourns the hearing under subsection (3) it may order that the closure notice continues in force until the end of the period of the adjournment.