Application for wayleave or easement
Use this form to apply for a wayleave or easement across council-owned land.
Before you start, make sure you have the supporting documents ready to upload.
What you need to provide
You will need to upload:
- a dimensioned and scaled plan showing any existing route for cables, wires or pipes, and the proposed new route
- a copy of planning approval for the proposed development, if this applies
- any other information that supports your application, for example the depth of digging or ducting
Fees and charges
You must pay a £140 administration fee for a new application. This covers our review of your online application.
After we review your application, we will decide whether we can deal with it in-house or whether we need to use an external provider.
Simple applications are subject to the following charges:
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | £140 |
| Estates fee | Minimum £750 plus VAT |
| Legal fees | Minimum £1,000, no VAT |
These fees apply to simple applications. Some applications may not be classed as simple because of their details or complexity. If this applies, higher estates or legal fees may apply.
Whether VAT is charged on the estates fee depends on whether we have opted to tax the relevant property for the transaction.
What happens next
Once the proposed route has been agreed, our legal team will be instructed.
They will either review your standard paperwork or prepare documents for you to review.
Apply online
Apply for a wayleave or easement