Regulation 16 Appeals procedure

Where the competent authority has made a notification to which regulation 15(1) applies, a person may appeal against it by making written representations, within 21 days of the issuing of notification of that decision, to a person appointed for the purpose by the Secretary of State.

The competent authority may also make written representations to the appointed person concerning the decision.

The appointed person must then report in writing to the Secretary of State.

The Secretary of State must give to the applicant written notification of the final determination of the Secretary of State and the reasons for it.