20 Determination of applications
1 The authority shall not grant an approval if the application has not been made in accordance with these regulations.
2 The authority shall not grant an approval if, in its opinion –
(a) the place will compromise the solemnity and dignity of civil marriage;
(b) the place has a recent or continuing connection with any religious body or religious practice which would be incompatible with the use of that place for the solemnisation of civil marriages; or
(c) the place does not fulfil any other reasonable requirements which the authority considers appropriate to ensure that the facilities provided at the place are suitable.
3 The authority shall not grant an approval without –
(a) having regard to the guidance issued by the Registrar General under regulation 34; and
(b) taking account of any objections in respect of the application which have been made in accordance with regulation 19.
4 The authority shall not grant a place approval if, in its opinion, the applicant is not a fit and proper person.