(1) An application to the relevant court under this Part (other than an application by the directive-maker concerned) shall be made on notice to -

(a) the directive-maker,

(b) the persons referred to in paragraphs (c) to (i) of subsection (3) (other than any such person who is the applicant), and

(c) such other persons as may be specified in rules of court.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), an application to the relevant 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.

(3) Subsection (2) shall not apply to an application to the relevant court under this Part made by -

(a) the directive-maker,

(b) the Director,

(c) a spouse or civil partner of the directive-maker,