The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 No. 209

SCHEDULE 5 Charging Scheme

11.  If any proposed charging scheme is submitted to the Scottish Ministers for approval under paragraph 9, the Scottish Ministers must, in determining whether or not to approve the scheme or to approve it subject to modifications—

(a) consider any representations or objections duly made to them and not withdrawn; and

(b) have regard to the matters specified in this Schedule.