Regulation 17 Appeals procedure

Where the competent authority has notified a decision of a type mentioned in regulation 16(2), a person may appeal against it by making written representations to a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers for the purpose of considering appeals, within 21 days of the notification of that decision.

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 Scottish Ministers, who will then make their final determination.

The Scottish Ministers must give to the appellant written notification of the Scottish Ministers' final determination and the reasons for it.