Objections received within five working days of listing an application
If you receive an objection to an application to register within five working days of listing it, you must suspend the application until you determine the objection.
The only exception to this is if you are of the opinion that the objection is clearly without merit – in this case, you should continue to process the application.
In making your determination you could:
Decide that the objection is clearly without merit. In such a case you must write to the objector and inform them of your decision. The application is not suspended and can be determined. The objector may still request a hearing.1
If a hearing is requested, you should still determine the application and add the applicant to the register if appropriate, but must also conduct the objection hearing.2
Inform the objector that they are not entitled to object. In such a case you must inform the objector of your decision. At that point, the objection is dismissed and you can determine the application.3
Conclude that a decision of a court specifically covers the matters raised by the objection. In such a case the objection cannot be allowed and you must write to the objector and inform them of your decision. At that point, the objection is dismissed and you can determine the application.4
Decide that the objection has or may have merit. In such a case the application is suspended and you must hold a hearing. You must determine the objection and the application based on the result of the hearing.