(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a relevant person, or any person who has attained the age of 18 years and who has a bona fide interest in the welfare of a relevant person, may make an application to the court under this Part.

(2) An application to the court under this Part (other than an application by the relevant person) shall be made on notice to -

(a) the relevant person the subject of the application, and

(b) the persons referred to in paragraphs (c) to (i) of subsection (4) (other than any such person who is the applicant).

(3) Subject to subsection (4), an application to the court under this Part shall not be made unless the person making the application has received the consent of the court to the making of the application, which consent may be sought by way of an ex parte application.

(4) Subject to section 49(1), subsection (3) shall not apply to an application to the court under this Part made by -

(a) the relevant person,

(b) the Director,