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Utilities & Infrastructure
Here at Brown Rural we offer help and support for both the individual landowner and the acquiring client dependent upon the scheme.
Compensation settlements and the management of the claim process is of key importance to both utility industry clients and to the landowners whose land is affected by utility and infrastructure schemes.
Acting for all major utility companies across the northwest of England.
Brown Rural has a wealth of experience working on behalf of all major utility companies & authorities to deliver projects across the UK. We have been involved in water pipelines, flood defence’s & gas supplies, to name a few. Many of the projects have multi-million-pound budgets.
When acting on behalf of major utility companies, Brown Rural is involved from concept to completion of schemes including landowner identification, route plotting to mitigate costs, all survey work including boreholes, archaeological & environmental, preparation of relevant statutory notices, acquisitions, overseeing reinstatement and remedial works, liaising with landowners throughout, including settlement of compensation claims and dispute resolution.
Acting for the Landowner
Access to land is required by a variety of different authorities including water, gas & electricity companies, but when rights and permissions over your land get confusing, we safeguard your interests. There are several reasons why a third party may need access to your land and different purposes fall under different acts, meaning different powers for the acquiring authorities and it’s easy to lose track of these rights and permissions. Here at Brown Rural we are highly experienced in dealing with third parties, protecting your best interests so you can get on with the day to day running of your business.
We Can help With
- Landowner identification
- Providing advice to mitigate costs e.g., route plotting
- Preparation of relevant statutory notices
- Records of condition
- Acquisition of temporary and permanent rights and land
- Overseeing reinstatement and remedial works
- Liaison with landowners throughout
- Settlement of compensation claims
- Dispute resolution
As we are involved in all rural matters, our awareness of potential issues arising enable us to be vigilant on our client’s behalf. We will also provide advice on potential scheme improvements and accommodation works that will mitigate losses where possible.
Our experience at public inquiry, arbitration, and the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) enables us to provide a thorough service.
For further information see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs )
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