[ Right to make representationsE+W+S
15(1)A notice under paragraph 14 above shall state that within 14 days of service of the notice any person on whom it is served may in writing require the registration authority to give him an opportunity to make representations to them concerning the matter.E+W+S
(2)Where a notice has been served under paragraph 14 above, the registration authority shall not determine the matter until either—
(a)any person on whom the notice was served has made representations concerning the matter; or
(b)the period during which any such person could have required them to give him an opportunity to make representations has elapsed without their being required to give such an opportunity; or
(c)the conditions specified in subparagraph (3) below are satisfied.
(3)The conditions mentioned in subparagraph (2) above are—
(a)that a person on whom the notice was served has required the registration authority to give him an opportunity to make representations to them concerning the matter;
(b)that the registration authority have allowed him a reasonable period to make his representations; and
(c)that he has failed to make them within that period.
(4)Representations may be made, at the option of the person making them, either in writing or orally.
(5)If he informs the registration authority that he desires to make oral representations, they shall give him an opportunity of appearing before and of being heard by a committee or subcommittee of the registration authority.
16(1)If the registration authority decide to adopt the proposal, they shall serve notice in writing of their decision on any person on whom they were required to serve notice of their proposal.E+W+S
(2)A notice under this paragraph shall be accompanied by a note explaining the right of appeal conferred by paragraph 17 below.
(3)A decision of a registration authority, other than a decision to grant an application for registration subject only to such conditions as are mentioned in paragraph 14(2) above or to refuse an application for registration, shall not take effect—
(a)if no appeal is brought, until the expiration of the period of 28 days referred to in paragraph 17(3) below; and
(b)if an appeal is brought, until it is determined or abandoned.]