(1)The Examining authority must fix, and cause the interested parties to be informed of, the deadline by which an interested party must notify the [F1Secretary of State] of the party's wish to be heard at an open-floor hearing.
(2)If the [F1Secretary of State] receives notification from at least one interested party before the deadline, the Examining authority must cause an open-floor hearing to be held.
(3)At an open-floor hearing, each interested party is entitled (subject to the Examining authority's powers of control over the conduct of the hearing) to make oral representations about the application.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 93 substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 40; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 93 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)