(1) Within 30 days after the day the conservator receives the application, the conservator must decide whether to approve the activity to which it relates.
(2) In working out the 30-day period, any period when a requirement under section 23 (1) was not complied with is disregarded.
(3) In making a decision on the application, the conservator must have regard to—
(a) the approval criteria; and
(b) the advice (if any) of the advisory panel; and
(c) anything else the conservator considers relevant.
(4) An approval may be given subject to conditions stated in the approval.