Right to make representations
84.—(1) A notice under Article 83 shall state that within 14 days of service of the notice any person on whom it is served may in writing require the authority to give him an opportunity to make representations to it concerning the proposal.
(2) Where a notice has been served under Article 83, the authority shall not determine the matter until—
(a)any person on whom the notice was served has made representations to the authority concerning the matter;
(b)the period during which any such person could have required the authority to give him an opportunity to make representations has elapsed without the authority being required to give such an opportunity; or
(c)the conditions specified in paragraph (3) are satisfied.
(3) The conditions are—
(a)that a person on whom the notice was served has required the authority to give him an opportunity to make representations to the authority concerning the matter;
(b)that the authority has allowed him a reasonable period to make his representations; and
(c)that he has failed to make them within that period.
(4) The representations may be made, at the option of the person making them, either in writing or orally.
(5) If he informs the authority that he desires to make oral representations, the authority shall give him an opportunity of appearing before and of being heard by the authority.