Electricity poles / wayleaves etc.

[Pasty]

Got this firm PCC looking at the pole in my garden. They said they could get compo for the effect on the value of my house. This was many months ago and they have now written a letter saying that I should have heard from Western Power about some new 14 year wayleave or some such, or I could accept the offer on the table (which I had no idea about) less their fees. It's not a vast amount but would be useful.

Any thoughts on this? I'll obviously need to hear from WP but would I be selling my soul? Should I stick to the wayleave concept?

 

[joe soapy]

Got this firm PCC looking at the pole in my garden. They said they could get compo for the effect on the value of my house. This was many months ago and they have now written a letter saying that I should have heard from Western Power about some new 14 year wayleave or some such, or I could accept the offer on the table (which I had no idea about) less their fees. It's not a vast amount but would be useful.

Any thoughts on this? I'll obviously need to hear from WP but would I be selling my soul? Should I stick to the wayleave concept?

Unless its a really worthwhile amount leave well alone, it will still be available to sell in years to come if needed.
cegb are always trying to buy the free holds of pylons so there must be big advantages for them especially on the older agreements
railway is trying this for level crossings now..

 

[Chasingmytail]

I have a couple on our land - WPD being one its not worth much per annum - its pop money and rather keep with WPD.

 

[Pasty]

It's only a couple grand so not sure. Need to see what access rights they then have etc. as it's my garden too.

 

[bobk]

It's only a couple grand so not sure. Need to see what access rights they then have etc. as it's my garden too.

You can have them moved if it;s in the vicinity of your house . assuming it's got a transformer on it .

 

[Goatherderess]

Got this firm PCC looking at the pole in my garden. They said they could get compo for the effect on the value of my house. This was many months ago and they have now written a letter saying that I should have heard from Western Power about some new 14 year wayleave or some such, or I could accept the offer on the table (which I had no idea about) less their fees. It's not a vast amount but would be useful.

Any thoughts on this? I'll obviously need to hear from WP but would I be selling my soul? Should I stick to the wayleave concept?

I had a ten year backdated way leave from Southern Electric - I went direct to them though via help from @blondeagadvisor's blog

 

[matthew]

This sounds like a one off payment, up front, rather than drip fed annually. WPD will still have access. You will have just had the cash. You don't need an intermediary if you decide to take it in one hit.

 

[solo]

Have a chat with the western power wayleave officer. They will inform you of your options and choices rather than using a middle man.

 

[Pasty]

It is a one off. I've got poles up the valley and get a yearly payment which just about covers hedge triming but was advised I could get more compo for this one as it is in the garden and may de-value the house. It does have a transformer .