Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act No. 16 of 2013)RegulationsSpatial Planning and Land Use Management Regulations: Land Use Management and General Matters, 2015Chapter 4 : Appeals23. Hearing by appeal authority |
| (1) | An appeal may be heard by an appeal authority by means of— |
| (a) | a written hearing; or |
| (b) | an oral hearing. |
| (2) | A written hearing may be held if it appears to the appeal authority that the issues for determination of the appeal can be adequately determined in the absence of the parties by considering the documents or other material lodged with or provided to it. |
| (3) | An oral hearing may be held— |
| (a) | if it appears to the appeal authority that the issues for determination of the appeal cannot be adequately determined in the absence of the parties by considering the documents or other material lodged with or provided to it; or |
| (b) | if such hearing would assist in the expeditious and fair disposal of the appeal. |
| (4) | If appropriate in the circumstances, the oral hearing may be held by electronic means. |