25.—(1) At any time before an appeal is determined, the Welsh Ministers may determine that the procedures set out in this Part are no longer suitable for that appeal.
(2) Where such a determination is made the Welsh Ministers must notify the appellant and the local planning authority in writing that the appeal will proceed in accordance with Part 5 of these Regulations or by means of combined proceedings, to such extent as the Welsh Ministers may specify having regard to any steps already taken in relation to those proceedings.