For rule 25.6, after the heading substitute—

“25.6.

Unless the court directs otherwise, parties must apply for the court’s permission as mentioned in section 13(1), (3) or (5) of the 2014 Act or rule 25.4(2) as soon as possible and—

(a)

in Part 4 proceedings referred to in rule 12.2 and in so far as practicable other public law proceedings referred to in that rule, no later than a Case Management Hearing;

(b)

in private law proceedings referred to in rule 12.2, no later than the First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment;

(c)

in adoption proceedings and placement proceedings, no later than the first directions hearing;

(d)

in proceedings for a financial remedy, no later than the first appointment; and

(e)

in a defended case referred to in rule 7.1(3), no later than any Case Management Hearing directed by the court under rule 7.20.”.