6(1)A notice under paragraph 5 shall state that within 14 days of service of the notice any person on whom it is served may in writing require the local authority to give him an opportunity to make representations to them concerning the matter.
(2)Where a notice has been served under paragraph 5, the local authority shall not determine the matter until—
(a)any person on whom the notice was served has made representations to them concerning the matter;
(b)the period during which any such person could have required the local authority to give him an opportunity to make representations has elapsed without their being required to give such an opportunity; or
(c)the conditions specified in sub-paragraph (3) below are satisfied.
(3)The conditions are—
(a)that a person on whom the notice was served has required the local authority to give him an opportunity to make representations to them concerning the matter;
(b)that the authority have allowed him a reasonable period to make his representations; and
(c)that he has failed to make them within that period.
(4)The representations may be made, at the option of the person making them, either in writing or orally.
(5)If he informs the local authority that he desires to make oral representations, the authority shall give him an opportunity of appearing before and of being heard by a committee or sub-committee of theirs.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 6(5) modified (26.10.2000 for E. and 28.7.2001 for W.) by 2000 c. 22, ss. 107(1), 108(4), Sch. 5 para. 23; S.I. 2000/2849, art. 2(f)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 6 Pt. I para. 6 wholly in force at 14.10.1991 see s. 108(2)(3) and S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)