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Paragraph 2 Decision Period

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(1)

The authority must give written notice to the undertaker of its decision on the application before the end of the decision period.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (1), “the decision period” means—

(a)

where the authority does not give written notice under paragraph 3(1) or (2) requiring further information, the period of eight weeks from the later of—

(i)

the day immediately following the day on which the authority receives the application, and

(ii)

the day on which the authority receives the fee payable under paragraph 4; or

(b)

where the authority gives written notice under paragraph 3(1) or (2) requiring further information, the period of eight weeks from the day immediately following the day on which the undertaker provides the further information; or

(c)

such longer period as may be agreed in writing by the undertaker and the authority.