6.—(1) Any communication which is required by these Regulations to be made to any person making a representation may be sent to that person electronically where that person has—
(a)consented in writing; and
(b)not withdrawn such consent in writing; and
(c)provided the local authority with a suitable electronic mail address.
(2) Any requirement in these Regulations for a document to be signed by a person is satisfied, in the case of a document which is sent electronically in accordance with these Regulations, by the individual who is authorised to sign the document typing their name or producing their name using a computer or other electronic means.