Obtaining compensation due to loss of development land
Acting on behalf of the developer, BTS submitted a claim for compensation based on the loss of 8 acres of residential development land due to the presence of two overhead electricity lines.
Background
- 46.7 hectares of former agricultural land
- Outline Planning permission for residential led mixed use development
Challenges
- Parallel 132kV overhead lines running north to south across site
- Site bisected by a brook
- Foul sewer pipeline present with associated easement
- Variable topography
- Parts of the site affected by flood risk
- Provider applied for Necessary Wayleave to retain the two lines
Solution
- Negotiation of settlement fee relating to overhead lines
- Negotiation of new Deed of Grant of Easement
Result
- Compensation of £1.135m agreed in return for lines being retained