Paragraph 5

After section 7A insert—

“ Determination of applications.

7B

(1)

The Council must determine an application under section 7 or 7A as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than four months after the date on which the application is received.

(2)

The Council must notify a person who makes an application under section 7 or 7A of the Council’s decision in respect of the application and the reasons for the decision.”.