Paragraph 8

The parties are entitled to appear at the hearing.

Any other person may appear at the discretion of the appointed person provided that the person has, not later than seven days before the date of the hearing, served on the competent authority a statement of the person's proposed submissions.

The competent authority must send a copy of every statement served on it in accordance with subparagraph (2) to the appointed person and to the appellant.

A body corporate may appear by its clerk or secretary or by any other officer appointed for the purpose by that body, or by counsel or a solicitor.

A person may appear in person or be represented by counsel, a solicitor or any other person.

Where there are two or more persons having a similar interest in the subject matter of the hearing, the appointed person may allow one or more persons to appear for the benefit of some or all persons so interested.