Access and rights over land

Question 1

what is section 168 of WRA

Answer 1

S168 allows bodies to enable complusory works for its function eg alter rain gauge or maintain flood risk works

Question 2

what is section 172 WRA

Answer 2

Grants designated person powers to enter land for a speciic purpose

Question 3

what is section s20 WRA

Answer 3

compensation for losses or damanges
can include employment of agents fees
6 months after work has been completed

Question 4

Environment Act 1995 what is section 37

Answer 4

Can undertake activities that support their function including aquairing property to conduct engineerung operations

Question 5

what is an easement

Answer 5

an easment is a perminant legal right over land
normally for a premimum payment

Question 6

what is a wayleave

Answer 6

a wayleave is a tempory right over land for annual wayleave payment

Question 7

What is the Water Induisrty act

Answer 7

Allows bodies to conduct
pollution control
survey and tesing

Question 8

what are the notices under the WIA

Answer 8

3 months for new pipes
42 days for existing pipes
inimdate for emergencies

Question 9

Gas act notice period

Answer 9

7 days notice for pipe replacement and repairs
CPO or negotation