BT Telegraph pole on my land - what are my rights ?

mikeyw

I've recently purchased a 2 story property that has a courtyard at the back with a BT Telegraph positioned in the courtyard.

I guess the previous owner allowed this and probably had some kind of agreement with them.

In time i'd like this removing if possible - what are my rights here as the new owner ? My hope is i can instruct BT to relocate it at their cost.

TIA,
Mike.

dotdash79

Not much to be honest.

You need to look up "Wayleaves & Easements" as this what they will have. I'm not sure if this should have been picked up by your solicitor but if you didn't ask about it then he won't have asked the question.

Werdnal

They are hardly likely to move it at their cost. they might consider it if you offer to pay!

We have 3 poles on our land (farm) and they pay us wayleave every year to allow them lifelong access for repairs and maintenance. Not a lot (I think we get around £40 total) but lived here for 20 years and they have only ever needed access once, and that was to fix a fault on my 'phone, so not bad payment for doing nothing!

Why do you want it moved? How many properties does it serve?

BristolBob

"BT Telegraph pole on my land - what are my rights ?"
The better question is "what are BT's rights?"

mikeyw

It's an eyesore and also the courtyard will become 2 parking spaces so it's hinders access a bit.

I thought they were moving away from overhead cabling ?

Will look up Wayleaves & Easements

rpc

You didn't think to investigate this before you purchased?

ognum

Werdnal wrote: »

They are hardly likely to move it at their cost. they might consider it if you offer to pay!

We have 3 poles on our land (farm) and they pay us wayleave every year to allow them lifelong access for repairs and maintenance. Not a lot (I think we get around £40 total) but lived here for 20 years and they have only ever needed access once, and that was to fix a fault on my 'phone, so not bad payment for doing nothing!

Why do you want it moved? How many properties does it serve?

I also get paid way leave on some agricultural land I own, it about £40 but I still have to declare it to the tax man!

R_P_W

Overhead cabling is often the only commercially viable way to provide service to customers. It is probably sited there for good reason, moving it whilst possible is probably very costly

Mallotum_X

Seen this before, it will be down to you to pay if you want it moving and it won't be cheap.

retepetsir

Not a lot you can do about it really!

G_M

I had one in my back garden. £12 per year cheque.

Out of the blue they asked if I would mind terribly if they moved it to the front garden next to the road, but still just inside my boundary hedge as it would be easier for them to access. I agreed and have fascinating photos of the job.

You could ask, but they are under no obligation.