The Act Overview Modification of heat networks licence Section 10: Modification of heat networks licence
26.The licensing authority may modify a heat networks licence following an application by a licence holder, or on the licensing authority’s own initiative (subsections (1) and (2)). Before modifying a heat networks licence, the licensing authority must give notice to the licence holder of the proposed modification (subsection (4)). The notice must state the reasons why the modification is proposed. The notice must also specify the period, being not less than 28 days from the date on which the notice was given, within which the applicant may make representations to the licensing authority (subsection (5)). Where a licence is modified, a copy of the modified licence should be sent to the licence holder (subsection (6)).
27.Under section 7, the licensing authority is able to modify the conditions of a heat networks licence that it considers appropriate in consequence of any changes to the standard conditions. Section 10 does not apply to such modifications.