PART 2Heat network consent
Introductory
18Requirement for heat network consent
1
A heat network must not be constructed or operated except in accordance with a heat network consent relating to—
a
the construction of the heat network, or (as the case may be)
b
the operation of the heat network.
2
References in this Act to the construction of a heat network include references to the construction of an extension to an existing heat network.
3
In this Act, a “heat network consent” means—
a
a consent granted—
i
under section 23(1)(a), or
ii
pursuant to an appeal under section 31(2), or
b
such a consent that is transferred under section 25(1).