Pyrite Resolution Act 2013

Inclusion in pyrite remediation scheme

18. (1) The decision maker shall consider the recommendation of the Housing Agency under section 16 (2) and—

(a) shall notify the applicant not later than 21 days from the making of his or her decision if the decision is in accordance with the recommendation of the Housing Agency to—

(i) include the dwelling in the pyrite remediation scheme, or

(ii) exclude the dwelling from the pyrite remediation scheme,

or

(b) if his or her proposed decision is not in accordance with the recommendation of the Housing Agency shall refer the application, the recommendation of the Housing Agency, and the proposed decision, together with his or her reasons therefor, to the Board for a decision.

(2) A notification under subsection (1)(a)(ii) shall advise the applicant that he or she may appeal the decision to the Board within 28 days.

(3) The Board shall consider a matter referred to it by the decision maker under subsection (1)(b) and shall, as soon as practicable, make its decision and shall notify the decision maker and the applicant within 21 days of its decision to—

(a) include the dwelling in the pyrite remediation scheme, or

(b) exclude the dwelling from the pyrite remediation scheme.

(4) A notification under subsection (3)(b) shall advise the applicant that he or she may appeal the decision to an appeals officer within 28 days.