Regulation 11 Consideration of objections and report

Subject to paragraph (2), where a hearing has been held under regulation 8 the authority shall, prior to submitting the designation to the Scottish Ministers for confirmation under regulation 12, implement the recommendations contained in any report prepared by the reporter in accordance with regulations 8(3) or 9(5).

In so far as the authority are unable or unwilling to implement any of the recommendations referred to in paragraph (1) the authority shall prepare a report for the Scottish Ministers explaining why the said recommendations will not be implemented.