16.—(1) This rule applies where a hearing has been held for the purposes of a transferred appeal.
(2) An inspector shall notify his decision on an appeal, and his reasons for it, in writing to—
(a)the appellant and the local planning authority;
(b)all persons entitled to appear at the hearing who did appear; and
(c)any other person who, having appeared at the hearing, has asked to be notified of the decision.
(3) Any person entitled to be notified of the inspector’s decision under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary of State in writing, for an opportunity to inspect any documents listed in the notification and the Secretary of State shall give him that opportunity.
(4) A person applying to the Secretary of State under paragraph (3) shall send his application to the Secretary of State within 6 weeks of the date of the inspector’s decision.