24.—(1) The persons who may take part in the hearing are—
(a)the applicant;
(b)the local planning authority;
(c)any person invited to take part by the Welsh Ministers.
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) precludes the Welsh Ministers from permitting any other person to take part in a hearing.
(3) Any person who takes part may do so on their own behalf or be represented by any other person.