7.—(1) Where an application is made to the Department—
(a)for listed building consent; or
(b)for any approval of the Department required by a condition imposed on a grant of listed building consent,
then if that consent or approval is refused or is granted subject to conditions, the applicant may by notice in writing under this paragraph appeal to the planning appeals commission.
(2) Any notice under this paragraph shall be served on the planning appeals commission within six months from the date of notification of the decision to which it relates or such longer period as the commission may allow.
(3) Where an appeal is brought under this paragraph from a decision of the Department, the planning appeals commission, subject to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5), may allow or dismiss the appeal or may reverse or vary any part of the decision whether the appeal relates to that part thereof or not and may deal with the application as if it had been made to it in the first instance.
(4) Before determining an appeal under this Article, the planning appeals commission shall if either the applicant or the Department so desires, afford to each of them an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by the commission.
(5) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), paragraphs 2 to 5 shall apply, with any necessary modifications, in relation to an appeal to the planning appeals commission under this paragraph as they apply to an application for listed building consent.