(1) The general rule is that the applicant must give notice of the application to each respondent.
(2) An applicant may make an application without giving notice if this is permitted by a —
(a) practice direction; or
(b) rule.
(3) The applicant need not give evidence in support of an application unless it is required by a —
(a) court order;
(b) practice direction; or
(c) rule.
(4) Notice of the application must be included in the form used to make the application.