Part 4Higher-risk buildings

Appeals etc

I1106Appeals: supplementary

1

This section applies in relation to an appeal to the tribunal under section 103(1), 104 or 105.

2

The tribunal—

a

must consider afresh the decision appealed against, and

b

may take into account evidence that was not available to the regulator.

3

The tribunal may confirm, vary or quash the decision of the regulator.

4

The Secretary of State may, by regulations—

a

provide for the suspension during the appeal period of the effect of a notice (other than a compliance notice) given or other thing done by the regulator;

b

make other provision about the effect during the appeal period of an appeal (including provision conferring powers on the tribunal).

5

In subsection (4)the appeal period” means the period beginning with the making of the appeal and ending with the final determination or withdrawal of the appeal.