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).