22.—(1) Where the result of the ballot held pursuant to paragraph (5) of regulation 21 indicates—
(a)the majority of secure tenants and introductory tenants wish the proposal to proceed; and
(b)the tenant group wishes to proceed,
the authority must seek the consent of the Secretary of State under sections 32 or 43 of the Housing Act 1985 for the disposal of the houses and land to the PRP set out in the proposal.
(2) Where the authority seeks consent under paragraph (1), the authority may make representations to the Secretary of State as to whether consent should be granted.