Regulation 5 Procedure in relation to assessment of evidence reportI1

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the procedure to be followed in an assessment of an evidence report under section 16B(8) of the Act is at the discretion of the appointed person.

The authority must, to the extent that they have not already done so, within 14 days of receiving notification under regulation 3 send to, or otherwise (for example by means of the internet) make available to, the appointed person a copy of any document referred to in the evidence report.

Where the appointed person determines that representations should be made or information should be provided by any person in connection with the assessment of the evidence report the appointed person may by notice request that person to make such representations or to provide such information.

The appointed person may make a request under paragraph (3) at any stage of the assessment of the evidence report.