What is an electrical Wayleave?

A Wayleave is an annually renewed right of use for apparatus over or under private land for which payment is made. For example, electricity supply companies may put poles on your land or cabling underground and in return they will give you rent.

Can I claim for electric pole in garden?

The power lines and/or pylon towers have to cross your land or property, although you may be able to claim if, in high winds, the “swing and sag” of the lines affects your property. If they ruin your view, but are not on or over your property, you do not qualify.

Who is responsible for power line from pole to house UK?

Electricity distribution companies
Electricity distribution companies are responsible for the network of power lines, underground cables, substations etc., that get electricity to your home or business in the area where you live.

What is SSE Wayleave?

A Wayleave is a simple agreement between SEPD and a landowner to formalise consent for equipment to be located within their land along with access for maintenance, tree cutting etc. We must secure landowners permission in order to place equipment on their property.

Who owns electricity pole?

Joint-use poles are usually owned by one utility, which leases space on it for other cables.

Who owns the power pole on my property?

The property owner is responsible for maintaining the pole and this underground power supply.

How do I remove an electric pole from my land?

The only way you could remove the pole is to pay for the electrical line to be buried where it crosses your property. The work would be done by the utility or their contractor.

Who is responsible for electricity pole?

The power lines between the power pole and your home, are owned by you (the homeowner). This means that if there is any problem with the power line between the power pole and your property, you will be responsible for their maintenance.

Who pays for power line from pole to house?

The customer/owner is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing all equipment beyond theservice connection point except for the electric meter. If you receive overhead electric service, your electric system con- sists of the following: 1. Electric Lines that run from the utility pole to your residence.

Who is PCC Ltd?

We are the UK’s largest and most successful company specialising in compensation claims, wayleaves and easement lump sum payments for electricity power lines.

How much is a BT Wayleave payment?

The payments can range wildly from 1% of your property value to 4%, certainly something worth pursuing.