PART 4ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Appeals10
1
An applicant for the grant of a permit may appeal against—
a
a refusal to grant it, or
b
the imposition of any condition.
2
The holder of a permit or an owner or occupier of inland waters served with a notice under regulation 7(1) or (2) or regulation 8(1) may appeal against that notice.
3
The appellant must serve written notice of appeal on the Agency within 28 days from the date on which notification of the decision being appealed against was given.
4
On receipt of a notice of appeal, the Agency must appoint an independent person to determine the appeal.
5
The appeal is by way of written representations from the Agency and the appellant, and is subject to any time limits determined by the independent person.
6
The independent person decides whether to allow the appeal (and may direct the Agency to grant a permit or to vary any condition).