3.—(1) Before the end of the period specified in accordance with paragraph 5 of Part 1 of schedule 1, any person may make representations in writing in relation to the proposed exemption order.
(2) Representations under paragraph (1) must—
(a)contain a statement of the grounds on which the representations are made, and
(b)be intimated to the local authority as set out in the notice published under regulation 2(1)(a) and paragraph 5 of Part 1 of schedule 1.
(3) A local authority may consider whether it is appropriate to take account of representations made under this regulation which are received by it after the end of the period specified in the notice of proposals.