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Red Robin · 31-07-2006, 08:24

Hi
Sorry to get bossy here, but I work in ntl, and I've made some enquiries for you this morning because I know the planners who cover your area (going on the assumption that you are still in the "northants" area).

I think it's probably an idea if you can PM me some details.... I don't want to cause problems and I'm sure we will resolve this, but the planning office ARE NOT aware of any people from their dept. who have been out and told you there is a way to bypass digging up the road. I'm not saying it's impossible, but as said before, certain legalities must be checked if you are going to cross someone elses land. Unless it's done properly, you could be left wide open. "Right of Access" (which is a very basic permission which Sales have the ability to get) may not be enough. You may need to get (what is called) a full "Wayleave" from the person who's land you are crossing. In any case, with something this complex, it should be a planner for the area looking at it for you and I am troubled that maybe it is sales or installs that are pushing it through.... and althought it may ultimately work, you may be compromised legally (and we don't want that).

If you want to PM me some details of where you are, I can make sure that a) what has gone on so far can be verified and b) that a planner contacts you to take things forward. If you have any details of who came out to you, that would be a bonus (not to drop them in it, or stop you getting installed, but just to make sure it's all done correctly for you).

HTH a little.

Red robin.

31-07-2006, 08:24	#22
Red Robin Inactive Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38	Re: NTL Installation - Digging Up The Road Costs? Hi Sorry to get bossy here, but I work in ntl, and I've made some enquiries for you this morning because I know the planners who cover your area (going on the assumption that you are still in the "northants" area). I think it's probably an idea if you can PM me some details.... I don't want to cause problems and I'm sure we will resolve this, but the planning office ARE NOT aware of any people from their dept. who have been out and told you there is a way to bypass digging up the road. I'm not saying it's impossible, but as said before, certain legalities must be checked if you are going to cross someone elses land. Unless it's done properly, you could be left wide open. "Right of Access" (which is a very basic permission which Sales have the ability to get) may not be enough. You may need to get (what is called) a full "Wayleave" from the person who's land you are crossing. In any case, with something this complex, it should be a planner for the area looking at it for you and I am troubled that maybe it is sales or installs that are pushing it through.... and althought it may ultimately work, you may be compromised legally (and we don't want that). If you want to PM me some details of where you are, I can make sure that a) what has gone on so far can be verified and b) that a planner contacts you to take things forward. If you have any details of who came out to you, that would be a bonus (not to drop them in it, or stop you getting installed, but just to make sure it's all done correctly for you). HTH a little. Red robin.