10.—(1) An applicant for the grant of a permit may appeal against—
(a)a refusal to grant it, or
(b)the imposition of any condition.
(2) The holder of a permit or an owner or occupier of inland waters served with a notice under regulation 7(1) or (2) or regulation 8(1) may appeal against that notice.
(3) The appellant must serve written notice of appeal on the Body within 28 days from the date on which notification of the decision being appealed against was given.
(4) On receipt of a notice of appeal, the Body must appoint an independent person to determine the appeal.
(5) The appeal is by way of written representations from the Body and the appellant, and is subject to any time limits determined by the independent person.
(6) The independent person decides whether to allow the appeal (and may direct the Body to grant a permit or to vary any condition).