This Part applies where the Secretary of State has determined under section 319A of the 1990 Act that a relevant application is to be determined on the basis of representations in writing.

Where this Part applies in relation to a relevant application which previously fell to be considered in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Section 62A Applications) (Hearings) Rules 2013, any step taken or thing done under those Rules which could have been done under any corresponding provision of these Regulations has effect as if it had been taken or done under the corresponding provision.