The Act Overview Designation of heat network zone Section 48: Designation of heat network zone by local authority
111.Subsection (1) sets out the list of matters that a local authority must have regard to when considering whether to designate an area as a heat network zone. The Scottish Ministers may also specify further matters by regulations.
112.Prior to designating a heat network zone, subsection (2) imposes a duty on local authorities to consult such persons and in such manner as the Scottish Ministers may specify by regulations.
113.Having regard to the matters set out in subsection (1) and having complied with the requirements under subsection (2), a local authority may designate an area as a heat network zone or decide not to (subsection (3)).
114.If a local authority chooses to designate an area as a heat network zone, subsection (4) requires the local authority to identify the area in a document with reference to a map, specify in the document the day on which the designation comes into effect and publish the document in such manner as the Scottish Ministers may specify by regulations.