Do parents automatically get their choice in Section I, if a council has been "bared from taking part in any proceedings" by the Tribunal?

The Council have missed the deadline for submitting their evidence to Tribunal, and missed all subsequent deadlines. The Tribunal have responded by saying: "It is ordered: The LA is bared from taking part in any proceedings pursuant to Rule 8(2)." (however it goes on to say: "the LA may apply within 28 days of this Order, for its participation to be re-instated pursuant to Rule 8(6)".) The date of the letter is 13/08/25 + 28 days = 10/09/25. The appeal is held on 12/09/25.

The parents are going to Tribunal because they object to the school listed in Section I. Because the Council have been bared from proceedings, and if they do not respond by 10/09/25, does this mean the parents automatically get the school they requested for their child?