Wayleave

A wayleave agreement is a terminable licence for which we pay an annual rent and compensation.

Wayleave payment rates are agreed between the electricity companies, the Country Land and Business Association, the National Farmers' Union and the Farmer' Union of Wales.

Rates are reviewed periodically and are based on the type and size of our structure or apparatus on a site. Please see the current schedule of rates at the bottom of the page.

For information on wayleave payments, telephone the payments helpline on 0800 389 5113

Permanent Easements

The alternative to a wayleave is an easement (also known as a Deed of Grant of easement).

This allows grantors to opt for a one-off capital sum, giving us the rights to keep our equipment in situ in perpetuity and to have access to the land for inspecting, maintaining, replacing or removing the equipment.

We prefer to enter into easements where possible for overhead lines, and always where underground cables are installed.

We recommend landowners and occupiers employ suitably qualified professional land agents and valuers to negotiate claims on their behalf. Landowners will also require a solicitor to complete the Easement. Reasonable solicitor's fees are paid upon completion of the legal deed. In addition reasonable Agents fees are paid by National Grid upon completion of a Deed of Grant of Easement or settlement of a claim for compensation which will be paid under the appropriate fee scale