In Kent, a landowner faced a complex challenge: a site divided by a river, a history tied to a former coal-fired power station, and the need to accommodate a new 400kV electricity line. With limited access between parcels of land, one of which was previously landfill; navigating infrastructure changes while securing fair compensation required expert negotiation and project management. BTS Property Consultancy stepped in to untangle the complexities. We assembled a comprehensive Schedule of Conditions for both existing and new electricity lines, ensuring every detail was accounted for. Managing and coordinating reinstatement works, we secured essential licences for culvert use on the southern land, allowing for smoother development access. Settlement fees were negotiated for high-voltage apparatus and a temporary compound, while a new Deed of Grant of Easement was secured to protect long-term land interests. The outcome? A new 400kV connection is now in place, the outdated 132kV line has been removed, and reinstatement works have been successfully completed. By navigating utility constraints and legal intricacies, we ensured the landowner not only retained control but maximised the site’s potential for future development.

Posted by BTS Property Consultancy at 2025-04-01 06:29:01 UTC