(1)  Subject to subsection (2) , if –

(a) an individual permit is taken to continue in force by virtue of section 107(3) until an application to renew the permit is determined under section 108 ; and

(b) the relevant decision-maker refuses to renew the permit under that section –

the permit remains in force until the permit holder is notified under section 108 of the decision to refuse to renew or the prescribed period in respect of the application for the renewal expires without the relevant decision-maker making a decision under that section.

(2)  Nothing in subsection (1) prevents a permit from being suspended or cancelled in accordance with this Act before the expiry of such a permit.