Commentary on Sections Part 5 — Supplementary provision about buildings of special interest and conservation areas Chapter 2 — Proceedings before the Welsh Ministers Section 180 — Payment of costs of Welsh Ministers
663.Section 180 allows the Welsh Ministers to recover the costs they incur in proceedings on any application, appeal or reference made to the Welsh Ministers under Part 3 or Part 4 whether matters proceed by way of written representations, a hearing or inquiry. They may also recover the costs they incur where a local inquiry or hearing is held for the purpose of making any other kind of decision under Parts 3 and 4 or this Part, for example prior to confirming a purchase notice or making an order modifying or revoking listed building consent.
664.Section 180 allows the Welsh Ministers to recover the entire administrative costs they incur, including general staff costs and overheads. It also allows the Welsh Ministers to make regulations prescribing a standard daily amount for specified proceedings.