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This document is only available to Logged in Members GN24-11 Cable and Wireless:  New Annual Payments for optic fibre cables installed on overhead electricity apparatusGN24-11 Cable and Wireless: New Annual Payments for optic fibre cables installed on overhead electricity apparatus
Many members have optic fibre attached to electricity pylons on their land. Following tough negotiations, CLA and the farming organisations agreed to recommend a package deal on rent to our members based on a three year period which is backdated to come...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [4 October 2011]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN13-11 Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/11 to 31/03/12GN13-11 Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/11 to 31/03/12
Many, if not all, members will be in receipt of electricity wayleave payments. The CLA works with the NFU and FUW to negotiate recommended rates of payment with the Electricity Industry designed to save members the time and cost of individual...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [11 July 2011]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN08-11 Angling and overhead power lines: reducing exclusion zones to increase fishing availabilityGN08-11 Angling and overhead power lines: reducing exclusion zones to increase fishing availability
The basic default exclusion zone establishes a no fishing area within 30m of electricity apparatus. In certain circumstances the new guidance permits a reduction to a safety distance of 7m between the tip of the rod to the overhead power line. Such a...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [3 June 2011]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN18-10 Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/10 to 31/03/11GN18-10 Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/10 to 31/03/11
Many, if not all, members will be in receipt of electricity wayleave payments. The CLA works with the NFU and FUW to negotiate recommended rates of payment with the Electricity Industry designed to save members time and cost of individual...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [13 September 2010]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN07-10 BT Openreach: New Wayleave Payments and Memorandum of Understanding from 2 March 2010GN07-10 BT Openreach: New Wayleave Payments and Memorandum of Understanding from 2 March 2010
The CLA and the NFU recently completed lengthy negotiations with BT's local access network delivery division, Openreach which will benefit farmers and landowners. The work has seen the completion of a landmark of a landmark memorandum of understanding...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [12 April 2010]

This document is only available to Logged in Members Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/09 to 31/03/10Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/09 to 31/03/10
The rates set out in the Guidance Note, together with the energy Networks Association (ENA) Explanatory Notes, represent an increase in owner's payments and a rise in occupier's compensation and are recommended by the CLA/NFU and FUW after negotiation...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [21 July 2009]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN18-08 Electricity Substations: 2008 UpdateGN18-08 Electricity Substations: 2008 Update
Many members have electricity substations on their land. The Updated Guidance Note provides new comparable evidence and details the law and practical advice on securing an open market rent.
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [28 November 2008]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN16-08 Necessary Wayleaves and the Owner's Rights to require removal or relocation of Electricity Industry EquipmentGN16-08 Necessary Wayleaves and the Owner's Rights to require removal or relocation of Electricity Industry Equipment
The revised Guidance Note provides the background and helpful hints on how best to approach the sometimes vexed question of moving electricity equipment, and describes the statutory dispute resolution framework
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [18 November 2008]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN12-08 Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/07 - 31/03/09GN12-08 Electricity Wayleaves - Rates of Payment from 01/04/07 - 31/03/09
The CLA and NFU, together with FUW, aim to avoid members the cost of individual negotiations on each electricity pole in the country. This Guidance Note sets out the latest recommended rates of payment which are advisory but do not bind any party. ...
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [22 July 2008]

This document is only available to Logged in Members GN25-07 Electricity Wayleaves - 2007 Rates of PaymentGN25-07 Electricity Wayleaves - 2007 Rates of Payment
This Guidance Note confirms the recommended rates of payment for both owners and occupiers for electricity equipment on private land in England and Wales.
[Professional Advice/Guidance notes] - [2 October 2007]

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