38.—(1) The persons who may take part in an inquiry are—
(a)the appellant;
(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 an inquiry.
(3) Any person who takes part may do so on their own behalf or be represented by any other person.