PART 4

EXAMINING APPLICATIONS

Examining applications

Power to direct further examination
53
1
Following receipt of a report under section 52, the Welsh Ministers may direct the examining authority to re-open its examination of the application in accordance with any requirements specified in the direction.
2
The duty of an examining authority in section 52 applies to any further examination required by virtue of this section.
3
A direction under subsection (1) must—
a
include a statement explaining why it is given;
b
be published as soon as reasonably practicable after it is given.
S. 53 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(2)
S. 53 in force at 15.12.2025 by S.I. 2025/698, art. 3(b)