Schedule 13, paragraph 13(3)

Where an application is referred to the Secretary of State in accordance with such a direction— subject to paragraph (b) below, the following provisions of this Schedule— shall apply, with any necessary modifications, as they apply to applications which fall to be determined by the mineral planning authority; paragraph 9(6) and (7), paragraph 10, and paragraph 14 so far as relating to applications under paragraph 9 above, before determining the application the Secretary of State must, if either the applicant or the mineral planning authority so wish, give each of them an opportunity of appearing before and being heard by a person appointed by the Secretary of State for the purpose; and the decision of the Secretary of State on the application shall be final.

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