If you are a landowner in the North West and have been approached by Electricity North West about a wayleave agreement, it`s important to understand what this means and how it can affect you.

A wayleave agreement is a legal contract between a utility company and a landowner that allows the company access to the land in order to install and maintain electricity infrastructure. In return for granting this access, the landowner is typically compensated.

Electricity North West is the electricity distributor for the North West of England, responsible for maintaining and upgrading the electricity infrastructure in the region. If you own land that is located near or under electricity lines or substations, it`s likely that you will be approached by Electricity North West about a wayleave agreement.

When negotiating a wayleave agreement, it`s important to consider factors such as the length of the agreement, the compensation offered, and the impact of the infrastructure on your land. For example, if you are a farmer and the infrastructure will affect your ability to access certain areas of your land, you may want to negotiate for additional compensation.

It`s also important to understand that a wayleave agreement does not grant ownership or control of the land to the utility company. Instead, it simply allows them access to the land for the purposes of installing and maintaining their infrastructure.

In addition, it`s worth noting that a wayleave agreement is different from an easement, which is a legal right to use someone else`s property for a specific purpose. While an easement is a permanent right, a wayleave agreement is typically temporary and will expire after a certain period of time.

Overall, if you are approached by Electricity North West about a wayleave agreement, it`s important to carefully consider the terms and negotiate for fair compensation. By doing so, you can ensure that your rights as a landowner are protected while still allowing crucial infrastructure to be installed and maintained in your area.