What is the deadline for application notice service?
An application notice must normally be served as soon as practicable and at least three clear days before the court is to deal with the application. Enter the hearing date to count backwards.
Calculate your deadline
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Worked example
- Example input
- 03/08/2026
- Expected result
- Wednesday 29 July 2026
The application hearing is listed for Monday 3 August 2026.
The calculator counts the three-day service period backwards under the encoded CPR 23.7 treatment. Any order specifying shorter notice controls.
How this deadline is counted
- Period
- At least three clear days before the hearing
- Trigger
- Date the court will deal with the application
- Direction
- Backwards from the hearing date
- Counting method
- Three clear days; the hearing date and non-business days are excluded
Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Day are excluded because the period is five days or fewer.
Civil Procedure Rules Part 23. CPR 23.7(1). Civil Procedure Rules source checked 06/08/2026
Exceptions and matter facts
- The court may abridge or extend time.
- Some applications may be made without notice or follow a different specific rule.
Deadline Engine is calculation software, not legal advice. Check the current rule, any order and the facts before adding a date to your diary.