26.—(1) If the Board decides to adopt the proposal, it shall serve notice in writing of its decision on any person on whom it was required to serve notice of the proposal.
(2) A notice under this Article shall be accompanied by a notice explaining the right of appeal conferred by Article 27.
(3) Subject to paragraph (4), a decision of the Board under this Part shall not take effect—
(a)if no appeal is brought, until the expiration of the period of 28 days referred to in Article 27(3); and
(b)if an appeal is brought, until it is determined or abandoned.
(4) Paragraph (3) does not apply to—
(a)a decision to grant an application for registration subject only to such conditions as are mentioned in Article 24(2);
(b)a decision to refuse an application for registration; or
(c)a decision to vary any condition for the time being in force in respect of a nursing home by virtue of this Part or to impose any additional condition if the variation or additional condition is made or imposed on the application of, or with the agreement of, any person registered in respect of that home.