4.—(1) The provisions of this paragraph have effect in relation to any application for the variation of an operator’s licence in respect of which a direction has been given under paragraph 3.
(2) Sections 16(4) and 17 shall not apply.
(3) If the application is granted, the Department—
(a)shall attach to the licence as varied any conditions in respect of which the applicant has consented under paragraph 3(4); and
(b)shall not attach any other conditions to the licence under section 20(1)(a) or (c).
(4) If the application is granted, the Department shall record in the licence as varied
(a)any undertakings given or procured to be given under paragraph 3(5); and
(b)any other undertakings given by the applicant (or procured by the applicant to be given), whether for the purposes of the application or for the purposes of the request for the direction under paragraph 3, that the Department considers to be material to its decision to give the direction.