Compulsory purchase solicitors to hold webinar for pylon affected landowners

Holmes & Hills’ specialist team of compulsory purchase solicitors is to hold a free online webinar for landowners potentially impacted by the Norwich to Tilbury pylons scheme taking place at 6:30PM on Tuesday 16th July.

The Norwich to Tilbury Pylon Scheme is currently at public consultation. this is a pre-cursor to an expected formal application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) by National Grid in early 2025.

As part of the DCO, National Grid will undoubtedly seek powers to compulsory acquire land from, or impose rights upon, affected landowners.

It is important as a landowner potentially impacted by the scheme (as it is currently proposed), that you understand your legal rights and your position in respect of statutory compensation should the scheme progress as most recently presented.

Attending this free online information session will provide for you understanding the legislation surrounding the scheme, how the scheme will progress, and what rights you have as a landowner if impacted by the scheme.

About the presenters:

This online information session for landowners will be delivered by Michael Harman, Partner and Catherine Hibbert, Solicitor, both specialist planning law solicitors within Holmes & Hills’ Compulsory Purchase and Development Consent Division.

Michael Harman:

Michael is independently and personally recommended as a specialist planning law solicitor with particular expertise in compulsory purchase matters impacting property and land. This recognition comes from the Legal 500, an independent directory of the UK's leading solicitors and law firms.

As a specialist in his field, Michael is a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association. Such is Michael's reputation as an expert in planning law across the country, Michael contributes to the leading planning law publication in the UK which is utilised by other solicitors as a resource - Sweet & Maxwell's 'Planning Law Practice and Precedents'.

Michael advises and represents individuals, families and businesses across the country who are impacted by national infrastructure (roads, railways, airports and energy schemes) and large scale urban regeneration schemes.

Catherine Hibbert:

As a member of Holmes & Hills Solicitors' specialist Compulsory Purchase and Development Consent Division, Catherine advises property and land owners across the country who are faced with immediate or future Compulsory Purchase Orders from local councils and other government authorities, such as National Highways and National Grid.

Catherine first began advising on compulsory purchase matters almost 30 years ago. Clients of Holmes & Hills Solicitors benefit greatly from Catherine's many years' experience, which allows her to ensure that her clients' legal rights and property interests are robustly protected.

As a specialist compulsory purchase solicitor, Catherine is a member of the Compulsory Purchase Association.

Can’t watch the webinar live?

Registering for the online webinar means that you will receive a recording of the webinar which you can watch at your convenience.

Would rather just speak to a specialist planning law solicitor?

If you would prefer to speak with a specialist solicitor directly, specifically about your own circumstances and how the scheme may impact you personally, you can call us on 01206 593933 and ask to speak with Michael Harman or Catherine Hibbert.