(1) This regulation applies to an application for the issue or renewal of a licence made under regulation 20(1) of the old Regulations that—
(a) is accompanied by the fee required under regulation 20(2) of those Regulations; and
(b) immediately before the commencement day, is awaiting determination by the Authority.
(2) On and after the commencement day—
(a) an application to which this regulation applies is taken to be an application under regulation 17 that complies with regulation 17(2); and
(b) in determining the application, the Authority may have regard to any relevant inspection referred to in regulation 21 of the old Regulations.