BT Telegraph Pole Erected Outside Property!

neilmcl

What's this "amazing view" you talk about and where exactly is the pole, ie, on the street?

Like I said, if you think it's lost value then it's up to you to prove it.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

Coeus wrote: »

someone sticks a pole right in the middle of that view with wires spouting in all directions

what is the reason for the pole,

how many houses will it supply,

are these new properties?

SailorSam

neilmcl wrote: »

"Loss of value", please. I've never heard anyone say I got a few grand off the house price because there was a telegraph pole on the pavement outside.

The OPs problem may be on a smaller scale but, i remember seeing loads of people demonstrating in Cumbria a few weeks ago when Manweb wanted to build windmills which spoilt the view,

Undervalued

Coeus wrote: »

Hi Browntoa,

Thanks for the response.

From the notice on the pole I took the below:



Your post is how I imagined it would be - but BT seem to leave themselves open on this point to discussion myself having an interest in the land - my property being near (as in directly behind!).

May amount to nothing just wondering if anyone has ever appealed - the process - results etc.

BT may have a policy to consider the views of property owners when deciding where to site a pole but that doesn't mean the property owner has a veto.

Realistically, everybody wants a phone and broadband but nobody wants a pole outside their house!

Generally, in planning matters, you do not have a right to a view.

As others have said, under some circumstances they can even site a pole on your property against your wishes!

neilmcl

SailorSam wrote: »

The OPs problem may be on a smaller scale but, i remember seeing loads of people demonstrating in Cumbria a few weeks ago when Manweb wanted to build windmills which spoilt the view,

Sorry, but that's completely different.

photome

Coeus wrote: »

So your telling me - if you have a house with an amazing view - a great selling point of a home...

and then someone sticks a pole right in the middle of that view with wires spouting in all directions - that wouldn't adversly affect its value?


... really? Come on neilmcl.

doubt it would affect its value

what was your view and how does it look now

I have a lamp post on the pavement adjacent to my drive and right outside my lounge window, I have never given it a second thought

Coeus

Hi everyone.

Many thanks for all your responses.

TBH the view was nice but I wouldn't say it was ruined.

I'm just going to try my luck you never know!

If I do get anywhere I will post the result for future reference.


Have a great day all!


Coeus.

Bogalot

Coeus wrote: »

Hi everyone.

Many thanks for all your responses.

TBH the view was nice but I wouldn't say it was ruined.

I'm just going to try my luck you never know!

If I do get anywhere I will post the result for future reference.


Have a great day all!


Coeus.

There is a BT representative on the forum. Perhaps you could ask them to let the relevant team know to expect your email and that you're "trying your luck" for compo?

12th November 2016

FAO: Pole Objection Team

Dear Sirs,

I am writing to object to the overhead apparatus installed immediately outside my property under paragraph 17 of the electronic communications code (telecommunications act 1984 schedule 2 as amended by schedule 3 to the communications act 2003).

This relates to the installation of electronic communications apparatus consisting of plant and new pole installed on 10-11-16. Installation details as follows:
• Engineer ID and job number: XXX
• Ref: XXX

My objection is made as the occupier of the above property under note (b) having an interest the land, the enjoyment of which, or any interest in which, is because of the nearness of the land on or over which the apparatus has been installed, capable of being prejudiced by the apparatus.

From the photographic evidence attached the installation of this equipment obviously impacts the aesthetic value of my property and as such negatively impacts on its value. The photos provided do not yet show the connection of the phone lines to the property XXX but I can assume this will directly cross from the pole to the building again impacting the aesthetic value of my property.

I request that the equipment is removed and an alternative solution is found following a consultation process with the affected neighbouring properties. Alternatively I would seek to be compensated for the loss in value to my property.

Please respond in writing to the above address or email: XXX

ARandomMiser

If I were BT I would take it down leaving the houses without phone and internet until the neighbours decided where it should go.

pinkshoes

Coeus wrote: »

So your telling me - if you have a house with an amazing view - a great selling point of a home...

and then someone sticks a pole right in the middle of that view with wires spouting in all directions - that wouldn't adversly affect its value?

Surely that depends on how close the pole is to the house???

So is this thing just a couple of meters from your bedroom window?

And surely this pole is about 15cm diameter? So hardly a large obstacle totally obscuring a view.

Someone buying the house probably wouldn't even notice; YOU only notice as you are used to it not being there. You would have to PROVE it has affected the value of your home.

How about posting a photo showing us your obscured view?