ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE – NOT LEGAL ADVICE.
A working checklist, not a court form. Route through your legal services and the magistrates' court. Source: Thinking About Policing.

CLOSURE NOTICE & ORDER – CHECKLIST
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Part 4 Chapter 3 (sections 76–93)

Grounds for a closure notice (s.76)
	[ ] Reasonable belief that the use of the premises has resulted, or (if the notice is not issued) is likely to result, in nuisance to the public; or
	[ ] That there has been, or is likely to be, disorder near those premises associated with their use.

Authorisation
	[ ] Police officer of at least inspector rank, or the local authority.
	[ ] Reasonable steps taken to consult and to inform those who appear to live on, own or have control of the premises.

The notice
	[ ] Duration up to 48 hours (extendable in limited circumstances).
	[ ] State clearly who may still enter (e.g. a person who habitually lives there, the owner).

The order (apply to the magistrates' court)
	[ ] Application made within 48 hours of the notice being served.
	[ ] Order may close the premises for up to 3 months, extendable to a maximum of 6 months.

Safeguarding (do not skip this)
	[ ] Is the occupant being exploited (cuckooing / county lines)? They are a victim – plan housing, social care and support referrals before and after closure.

Breach and evidence
	[ ] Remaining on, or entering, closed premises without reasonable excuse is a criminal offence.
	[ ] Evidence pack: logs, intelligence, statements, community impact, photographs.