PART 3

Heat network zones

Designation of heat network zone

Designation of heat network zone by Scottish Ministers
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1
This section applies where the Scottish Ministers are considering whether to designate an area in the area of a local authority as a heat network zone—
a
pursuant to a request by the local authority under section 47(4)(b), or
b
on the Scottish Ministers’ own initiative.
2
The Scottish Ministers must, in considering whether to designate the area as a heat network zone, have regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1).
3
Before deciding whether to designate the area as a heat network zone, the Scottish Ministers must consult—
a
each local authority in whose area the proposed heat network zone would be situated,
b
such other persons as they consider appropriate.
4
Having had regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1) and complied with the requirements under subsection (3), the Scottish Ministers may—
a
designate the area as a heat network zone, or
b
decide not to designate the area as a heat network zone.
5
If the Scottish Ministers designate an area as a heat network zone, they must—
a
identify the area in a document by reference to a map,
b
specify in the document the day on which the designation takes effect, and
c
publish the document in such manner as they consider appropriate.