Representation by Mr and Mrs G Woolgar (Mr and Mrs G Woolgar)
- Date submitted
- 6 November 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Mr and Mrs Woolgar are landowners on the route of the cable. They object strongly to the proposed easement terms as they have disproportional consequences for the land within, and outside, of the easement strip. For example, RWE are seeking rights to plant trees anywhere on the land, but this a small holding, with less than 8 acres of usable land, and tree planting might not be able to be accomodated. RWE are trying to impose so many terms, that it would be very easy to fall foul of these. For example, RWE wish to give prior consent before the landowner lays any drains or services in the ground. Such terms have significant consquences when trying to sell properties and there is some nervousness that such restrictive easements might render properties difficult to sell. The landowners wish to enjoy and use their land in the same manner without ever needing to consult with RWE or fear being in breach of the easement terms. For example, they wish to have the ability to install pipes and drains and position field shelters without falling foul of RWE's easement terms.