(1)  A council may –

(a) grant an application for the registration of premises where a public risk activity may be carried out subject to any conditions; or

(b) refuse to grant the application.

(2)  In determining an application, the council is to consider –

(a) whether the premises are capable of being operated in accordance with any relevant guidelines; and

(b) the protection of public health.

(3)  The council, by notice in writing served on the applicant, must notify –

(a) the granting of the application; or

(b) the refusal to grant the application.