The Act Overview Variation of heat network zone Section 50: Variation of heat network zone by local authority
117.Subsection (1) enables a local authority to vary a heat network zone designated by them. The local authority must have regard to the matters referred to in section 48(1) and consult such persons in such manner as the Scottish Ministers specify by regulations (subsections (2) and (3)). A local authority may decide to vary the heat network zone, or decide not to (subsection (4)). If the local authority varies the heat network zone, it must identify the varied area in a document with reference to a map, specify in the document the day on which the variation takes effect and publish the document in such manner as the Scottish Ministers specify by regulations (subsection (5)).