(1) An application for relief from any sanction specified for a failure to comply with any rule, order or direction must be supported by evidence on affidavit.
(2) In considering whether to grant relief, the court must have regard to —
(a) the effect which the granting of relief or not would have on each party;
(b) the interests of the administration of justice;
(c) whether the failure to comply has been or can be remedied within a reasonable time;
(d) whether the failure to comply was due to the party or the party's legal practitioner;
(e) whether the trial date or any likely trial date can still be met if relief is granted;
(f) whether there is a good explanation for the failure;
(g) whether the party in default has generally complied with all other relevant rules, practice directions, orders and directions; and
(h) whether the application for relief was made promptly.
(3) The court may not order the respondent to pay the applicant's costs in relation to an application for relief unless exceptional circumstances are shown.