PART 2Local authority directions in relation to premises, events and public places
CHAPTER 2Form and procedure
Appeals and representationsI112
1
In this regulation, “interested person” means—
a
in the case of a premises direction—
i
a person carrying on a business from the premises to which the direction relates;
ii
(if different) a person who owns or occupies the premises;
b
in the case of an event direction—
i
a person involved in organising the event to which the direction relates;
ii
(if different) a person who owns or occupies the premises at which the event takes place or is proposed to take place;
c
in the case of a public place direction—
i
a person carrying on a business from premises within the public place to which the direction relates;
ii
a person who owns, occupies or is responsible for any premises in the public place.
2
An interested person may—
a
appeal against the direction to a magistrates' court by way of complaint for an order, and the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 M1 applies to the proceedings;
b
make representations to the Welsh Ministers about the direction.
3
Where an interested person makes representations to the Welsh Ministers under this regulation the Welsh Ministers must—
a
consider the representations as soon as is reasonably practicable, and
b
decide whether it would be appropriate to exercise the power in regulation 13(1).
4
The Welsh Ministers must provide written reasons for the decision in paragraph (3)(b) to—
a
the interested person, and
b
the local authority which gave the direction.
5
Making representations under paragraph (2)(b) does not affect an interested person's right of appeal under paragraph (2)(a).