PART 3

Heat network zones

Variation of heat network zone

Variation of heat network zone by Scottish Ministers
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1
The Scottish Ministers may vary a heat network zone—
a
following a request by the local authority in whose area the heat network zone is situated, or
b
on the Scottish Ministers’ own initiative.
2
It does not matter for the purposes of subsection (1) whether the heat network zone was designated by—
a
a local authority, or
b
the Scottish Ministers.
3
In deciding whether to vary a heat network zone under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must have regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1).
4
Before deciding whether to vary a heat network zone, the Scottish Ministers must consult—
a
each local authority in whose area the heat network zone is situated,
b
such other persons as they consider appropriate.
5
Having had regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1) and complied with the requirements under subsection (4), the Scottish Ministers may—
a
vary the heat network zone, or
b
decide not to vary the heat network zone.
6
If the Scottish Ministers vary the heat network zone under subsection (5)(a), they must—
a
identify the area of the heat network zone as varied in a document by reference to a map,
b
specify in the document the day on which the variation takes effect, and
c
publish the document in such manner as they consider appropriate.