(1) Where a body designated under regulation 29 (1) refuses to approve a proposed operator, it shall serve notice on the proposed operator, and on the Minister, of its refusal to grant approval and state the reason therefor.

(2) A proposed operator on whom a notice has been served under paragraph (1) of this regulation, may within 21 days of receipt of the notice, appeal to the Minister and the Minister shall consider any such appeal and may uphold or reject it.

(3) When considering an appeal under this section, the Minister shall consult with the designated body and the proposed operator concerned and any other party the Minister thinks proper, provided that the period taken for consideration does not exceed three months.

(4) If the Minister upholds an appeal made under this section, the designated body shall grant approval of the proposed operator.

(5) An appeal under this section shall be accompanied by such fee as the Minister may be regulation prescribe.

(6) The Public Offices Fees Act, 1879, shall not apply to any fees charged under this section.