[2025] UKUT 281 (LC)

This is an appeal by Mr Rafiul Islam from the decision of the First-tier Tribunal not to grant him an extension of time to appeal from a financial penalty imposed by the local housing authority. It has been decided under the Tribunal’s written representations procedure. The appellant has not been legally represented. Written representations in response to the grounds of appeal were made for the Thanet District Council by a senior housing officer; but the council has not filed a respondent’s notice; I refer to it as “the respondent” for brevity, but it is not a party to the appeal.