Housing: Pylons
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate his Department has made of the potential impact of proximity to an electricity pylon on the average capital value of an average house.
Answered by Michael Shanks
The Government does not assess the impact of new transmission network infrastructure on house prices.
Landowners, businesses and homeowners that have electrical equipment, such as pylons or towers, sited on their land have the right to compensation for the value of their land, as well as for any losses or expenses incurred. Acquiring authorities can also put in place discretionary schemes offering additional compensation.
We have published guidance on community funds for electricity transmission infrastructure which outlines government’s recommendations on how to communities living near clean energy infrastructure can benefit.
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