7Where the Secretary of State—
(a)is satisfied that an applicant for a works authorisation has complied with paragraph 3; and
(b)has considered any representations relating to the application which were made to the Secretary of State—
(i)within the period specified in the notice published in respect of the application under paragraph 3(a);
(ii)at a hearing held under paragraph 5(1); and
(iii)in accordance with a notice served by the Secretary of State in respect of the application under paragraph 5(2),
he shall decide whether to issue an authorisation in consequence of the application.