Relocation of Utility Constraint on Landmark Redevelopment Project at Nil Cost
BTS successfully established landowner legal rights, and undertook technical negotiations relating to a significant utility constraint on a major mixed use development site. BTS secured a full cost contribution for the diversion and agreed a viable diversion route with the Distribution Network Operator, no small feat given the congested location. The solution will release additional development land across the site within a timeframe compatible with the overall site delivery timeline.
Background
- Landmark redevelopment project in East London
- Outline planning application submitted for 1,608 residential units, new employment space, a new high street, improvements to underpass and new and enhanced open space.
- Double circuit undergrounded 132kV underground cable
Challenges
- 132kV underground electricity cable in a densely populated urban location in London.
- Site bordered by strategic main road.
- Constrained site within urban area
Solution
- Notice of Proposed Development served to remove apparatus constraining the redevelopment.
- Viable diversion route agreed between DNO and client to suit the layout of the development.
Result
- Diversion cost to be paid by DNO.
- Agreement reached between both parties on a viable diversion route
- Project management of diversion with DNO ensuring that phasing will work alongside the developer’s build programme.
- Agreement of a new deed of easement and extingishment of existing rights.
