3(1)In the case of a single-sex institution—E+W+S
(a)its responsible body may submit to the Commission an application for the making of a transitional exemption order, and
(b)the Commission may make the order.
(2)An application under sub-paragraph (1) must specify—
(a)the period proposed by the responsible body as the transitional period to be specified in the order,
(b)the stages, within that period, by which the body proposes to move to the position where section 91(1)(a) and (c), so far as relating to sex, is complied with, and
(c)any other matters relevant to the terms and operation of the order applied for.
(3)The Commission must not make an order on an application under sub-paragraph (1) unless satisfied that the terms of the application are reasonable, having regard to—
(a)the nature of the institution's premises,
(b)the accommodation, equipment and facilities available, and
(c)the responsible body's financial resources.