Legal Help Please National Grid Right of Access to Land

C_Mababejive

Of course we dont know the specifics of this case but normally there is minimal excavation since they simply isolate the existing old steel pipe which will likely be at least 3/4" steel and more likely 1" steel,,and then thread a new 21mm PE pipe up it so it acts as a conduit.

Cknocker

It doesn't matter what method they have used, the bottom line is unless they have a signed wayleave or easement they should not have done anything. For all they knew the OP may have been intending to build an extension there in a few weeks time - they do NOT have the right to dig up anyones garden except in an emergency - and this is precisely why utilities generally avoid putting services across neighbours land.

As an example with my parent house the electricty service crosses the next door neighbours land (The houses were built as a pair of semi's so for the developer at the time this was the cheapest option and the service is held on a wayleave). The next door neighbour had gas put in free of charge as it was within the maximum distance at the time. My parent asked if they could, despite the meter position being only 50cm from the neighbours meter, they could not have it, as it was outside the maximum distance as the gas company would not entertain the idea of crossing the next door neighbours house.

C_Mababejive

Maybe they should comply with the OPs wishes then and cut the neighbour off.

Fruit_and_Nut_Case

The_Shadow wrote: »

...i have a meeting with my Solicitor on Monday morning...

Good move.

C_Mababejive

I will just add that it is very common to run common supplies which split to service two properties eg adjoining semis where the supply comes up one driveway and tees to serve two properties.

The_Shadow

C_Mababejive wrote: »

I disagree. It was there before and it has simply been replaced so there is no real difference save for the age and material of the asset.

I wouldnt bother getting involved with solicitors as the OP is likely to spend a lot of money and get nowhere. NGs solicitors and resources are bigger than his. Just be nice and follow the complaints lead as detailed above.

Come to think of it,what if the owner of the road disputed the right to put a gas main there? Maybe NG could come and remove it then no houses would have gas !

http://www.nationalgrid.com/NR/rdonlyres/37B4D599-AF34-4F31-AD54-9C1A651A0F93/41416/NGrid_Grantor..

This really only relates to larger pipelines and not fiddly little services to domestic properties..

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I will take your advice and follow the compalints procedure with NG