Wayleave Consent: Section 49 to Lay Electric Cables
What is this licence?
Section 49 consent allows you to lay electric lines across or under any land which isn't a street, road, railway, or tramway.
The specific powers are outlined in the following acts:
When do I need it?
If you are a generator who intends to lay electric lines across or under any land not being a street, road, railway, or tramway then you will need to apply for consent under Section 49 of the Electricity Regulation Act for the contestable construction of the grid connection to develop a generation station.
How to apply
The CRU recommends that applications should be submitted at least two months before you intend to exercise the consent. To apply, submit an application form and supporting documentation to the CRU by email to [email protected].
The CRU will acknowledge fully completed applications within 10 working days of receiving them. After this, they will review it and contact you if they need clarifications or extra information.
If you have any queries about a Section 49 consent, contact the CRU at [email protected].