Pylons and lines are either operated on a national basis on the National Grid for the higher voltage equipment, or on a regional basis by the various regional electricity companies, who operate the other pylons and lines.

National Grid Network alone, consists of over 7,000 kilometres of high voltage pylon line.

In order to operate effectively, their powerlines need to run across private property. The right to do this is usually through negotiation with a property owner through either a periodic wayleave or a permanent easement.

The powers and duties of companies supplying electricity in the UK are set out in the Electricity Act 1989 together with their responsibilities. The regional and national power companies that operate this apparatus have £millions budgeted to settle these claims as they are acknowledged liabilities.

Compensation for the impact of Overhead Power Lines and Pylon Towers on the value of your property can only be obtained once.

Eligibilty for Compensation…..

If you do not claim your right to compensation for power lines and pylons, the next owner of your property probably will do.

Selling your property may be difficult and have to accept a substantial discount because of the depreciation caused by the power line. Any new owner, even after having paid a discount for your property, can then go ahead and claim a lump sum from the electricity company.

In order to receive compensation the following factors must be satisfied:

• Part of the power lines and/or pylons have to be on or partly crossing over your land or property

• The right to compensation must not have been exercised in the past. If you do not know this, Fenton Property Consultants can find out for you

• The electricity lines and/or pylons must have an affect on your property’s value. This can be assessed over the telephone

Provided the above criteria are met it does not matter if:

• The power line was constructed several decades ago and there has been no claim

• You bought your property after the power line was constructed

• You bought your property at a discount because of the power line and were fully aware of it at the time

• Your property was built after the power line was constructed

• You do not have any intention of selling your property now or in the future

The legislation still permits you to make a full claim for the loss in value.

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