Electricity substation

born_again

ReadingTim said:

If (as seems to be the case) the substation is already there, then the property value is already reduced, and future buyers will have no more difficulty in obtaining a mortgage than you did.  Furthermore, if substations are deemed to be a risk to health, then we as a country will have problems greater than unsellable properties, as we'll effectively be living in a pre-industrial society again.  Or, more likely, they'll be upgraded to reduce the risk, but in the meantime, you can always invest in a tinfoil hat for protection.  

Sadly therefore I feel the idea that you can get it removed just because the lease is up and you don't like it won't wash, as there are likely to be exemptions for critical infrastructure which this is.  Sorry that this isn't the answer you wanted to read.  

Not always the case. Such as foam sprayed inner roof, some high EPC, flats with cladding & many more that will struggle to get a mortgage, yet years ago was no problem.

user1977

born_again said:

ReadingTim said:

If (as seems to be the case) the substation is already there, then the property value is already reduced, and future buyers will have no more difficulty in obtaining a mortgage than you did.  Furthermore, if substations are deemed to be a risk to health, then we as a country will have problems greater than unsellable properties, as we'll effectively be living in a pre-industrial society again.  Or, more likely, they'll be upgraded to reduce the risk, but in the meantime, you can always invest in a tinfoil hat for protection.  

Sadly therefore I feel the idea that you can get it removed just because the lease is up and you don't like it won't wash, as there are likely to be exemptions for critical infrastructure which this is.  Sorry that this isn't the answer you wanted to read.  

Not always the case. Such as foam sprayed inner roof, some high EPC, flats with cladding & many more that will struggle to get a mortgage, yet years ago was no problem.

Substations have been a common feature of the urban landscape for about 100 years, I doubt they're going to suddenly cause any surprises.

Besides, where is it going to go if the OP evicts them? (and where does the OP get their electricity supply from...?)

TroubledTarts

Worth a read

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6462036/electricity-substation-on-land

TroubledTarts

This one might spark some interest with the OP

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6382394/electricity-substation-lease-expired-but-its-still-there

Blueboy25

Sorry I didn't say, I paid cash for the property not mortgage.
I have had it valued and the valuer said it will effect the selling price having the substation there and also people can struggle to get a mortgage with these type of substation.
Also that they have been known to cause dementia in people, he knew someone this has happened too, but the science isn't there yet to fully prove it causes health issues, but expected in the future.
I just wonder if anyone has been in this position and who to deal with as the northern power grid own it and won't negotiate the contract other than what I said at the start 3k for 60 years.

Grumpy_chap

Maybe the OP could ask if the sub-station can be upgraded into more of a feature.  It would be a talking point and achieve 15 seconds of fame.
https://www.heart.co.uk/lifestyle/bungalow-features-giant-pylon/

Section62

Blueboy25 said:

Sorry I didn't say, I paid cash for the property not mortgage.
I have had it valued and the valuer said it will effect the selling price having the substation there and also people can struggle to get a mortgage with these type of substation.
Also that they have been known to cause dementia in people, he knew someone this has happened too, but the science isn't there yet to fully prove it causes health issues, but expected in the future.
I just wonder if anyone has been in this position and who to deal with as the northern power grid own it and won't negotiate the contract other than what I said at the start 3k for 60 years.

Was that conversation on April 1st by any chance?

Unless you are talking about a National Grid substation (i.e. big pylons) the substation is likely to be converting 11,000v down to 230/415v.  The transformer is housed inside a metal case which is earthed.  The reason the science isn't there yet to "fully prove it" is because the science would prove the opposite.

I wonder whether the valuer has heard about PCB's in some type of transformer and has extrapolated that into substations causing dementia?

ReadingTim

Blueboy25 said:

Sorry I didn't say, I paid cash for the property not mortgage.
I have had it valued and the valuer said it will effect the selling price having the substation there and also people can struggle to get a mortgage with these type of substation.
Also that they have been known to cause dementia in people, he knew someone this has happened too, but the science isn't there yet to fully prove it causes health issues, but expected in the future.
I just wonder if anyone has been in this position and who to deal with as the northern power grid own it and won't negotiate the contract other than what I said at the start 3k for 60 years.

Perhaps this thread is already proving the science...

Blueboy25

Thank you for all your comments.

user1977

Blueboy25 said:

Also that they have been known to cause dementia in people, he knew someone this has happened too, but the science isn't there yet to fully prove it causes health issues, but expected in the future.

"There's no real evidence for it, but it's scientific fact..."