Decision of local authority
7(1)If the local authority decide to adopt a proposal of theirs to grant an application, they shall serve notice in writing of their decision on any person on whom they were required to serve notice of their proposal.
(2)A notice under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an explanation of the right of appeal conferred by paragraph 8.
(3)A decision of a local authority, other than a decision to grant an application for registration subject only to such conditions as are mentioned in paragraph 5(2) or to refuse an application for registration, shall not take effect—
(a)if no appeal is brought, until the end of the period of 28 days referred to in paragraph 8(3); and
(b)if an appeal is brought, until it is determined or abandoned.