SP Energy Networks - Easement/Servitude Fees

[iSelfBuild]

I have just had my quotation through for 3 new property connections. They are wanting to charge £2000.00 for Easement/Servitude Fees.

 

When I purchased the land we have 'deed of conditions' covering the rights to lay down and connect into the cable infrastructure as long as we get written permission before works start from the retained property owner so they can agree to the route of the cables.

 

I don't see why I need to pay SP Energy Networks another £2k for this... It's contestable work - so are they trying to pull a fast one? If I just get the retained land owner to sign a site plan and letter detailing the works addressed to SP Energy Networks then surely this is enough for them to accept?

[scottishjohn]

I doubt it --they will want to cover the access for ever ,even if you sell them on  and have a right to do maintaince work when ever they feel  .

It will be for thier legal expenses-each one will be seperate I think

 

[jamieled]

Yep, agree with the above. They will be looking to cover legal costs. If it is an easement (as opposed to wayleave), then it needs to go on the title deeds of the land I think.