S. 47 in force at 16.1.2023 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2022/376, reg. 2, sch.

S. 47 in force at 30.5.2023 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2023/148, reg. 2(1)(2)(b)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2021/9/section/47Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for regulating the supply of thermal energy by a heat network, and for regulating the construction and operation of a heat network; to make provision about the powers of persons holding a heat networks licence; to make provision about conferring rights in heat network assets where a person ceases operating a heat network; to set targets relating to the supply of thermal energy by heat networks; to make provision about plans relating to increased use of heat networks; and for connected purposes.texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-01-19Expert Participation2023-11-24PART 3Heat network zonesDesignation of heat network zone
47Duty on local authority to review heat network zoning in area1

Each local authority must carry out a review to consider whether one or more areas in its area is likely to be particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network.

2

A local authority must carry out—

a

its first review under subsection (1) as soon as practicable after the day on which this section comes into force,

b

each subsequent review under that subsection by no later than 5 years after the day on which the local authority last published a statement under subsection (6).

3

In carrying out a review under subsection (1), a local authority must have regard to the matters mentioned in section 48(1).

4

If, following a review under subsection (1), the local authority considers that one or more areas considered as part of the review is likely to be particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network, the local authority must, in relation to each area—

a

proceed to consider whether to designate the area as a heat network zone in accordance with section 48, or

b

request that the Scottish Ministers consider whether to designate the area as a heat network zone in accordance with section 49.

5

But a local authority may not make a request under subsection (4)(b) if the area is the subject of a direction under section 53.

6

After each review, the local authority must publish a statement in relation to each area considered as part of the review—

a

explaining whether the local authority considers that the area is likely to be particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network,

b

explaining the reasons for that view, and

c

if the local authority considers that the area is likely to be particularly suitable for the construction and operation of a heat network—

i

identifying the area by reference to a map, and

ii

giving reasons for its decision under subsection (4)(a) or (b).

7

The Scottish Ministers may specify by regulations, in relation to a statement published under subsection (6)—

a

any further information that must be included in a statement,

b

how it is to be published,

c

the persons to whom copies of it are to be sent, and

d

such other requirements relating to the statement as they consider appropriate.

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<em>Designation of heat network zone</em>
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