Sch 2 para 23
(1) A local authority shall, within 10 days of being required to do so under sub-paragraph (2) below, give reasons in writing for arriving at any decision of theirs under this Schedule— (a) to grant or renew a licence under this Schedule or to refuse to do so; (b) to revoke a licence under this Schedule or not to revoke it; (c) to consent or to refuse to consent to a material change in any premises, vehicle, vessel or stall; (d) to vary or to refuse to vary the terms of a licence under this Schedule. (2) Reasons for a decision referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be given by the local authority on a request being made to the authority by a relevant person within 21 days of the date of the decision. (3) Nothing in this paragraph affects the power of the sheriff under paragraph 24 below to require a local authority to give reasons for a decision of the council— (a) which is being appealed to the sheriff under that paragraph; and (b) for which reasons have not been given under this paragraph. (4) In this paragraph, “ relevant person ” means— (a) in respect of a decision specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) above, the applicant or any person who made a relevant objection or repre sentation (within the meaning of paragraph 3 above) in relation to the application to which the decision relates; (b) in respect of a decision specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) to (d) above, the holder of the licence, the chief constable or (i) where Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5) applies to the premises, vehicle, vessel or stall to which the licence relates, the enforcing authority; (ii) where Part 3 of that Act does not so apply, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service ; and (c) in respect of a decision specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) above, any person who in pursuance of paragraph 13(5)(b) above was heard by the authority .