22. Before determining a relevant application the person appointed by the Secretary of State under section 76D of the 1990 Act, or, where a direction has been given under section 76E(1) of the 1990 Act, the Secretary of State, must consider the application—
(a)at a hearing(1); or
(b)on the basis of representations in writing(2).
The Town and Country Planning (Section 62A Applications) (Hearings) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/2141) make provision in relation to such hearings.
The Town and Country Planning (Section 62A Applications) (Written Representations and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2142) make provision in relation to applications considered on the basis of written representations.