Utilities

Question 1

Steps to be taken when client has been approached for solar panels?

Answer 1

1) understand client goals
2) are there any leases or tenancies in place?
3) scope and timeline of project?
4)financial terms - will the lease it from us? or pay us for the fields.
5) land access and usage
6) what infrastructure do they want to install? any further cables/wires

Question 2

what type of arrangement would be in place for solar?

Answer 2

Long term lease - LTA 1954 Act

Question 3

What provisions would you contract out of?

Answer 3

S24 - grants business tenants rights to remain in occupation after the lease term expires. Effectively allowing them to request a new lease on similar terms.
S27 - compensation for non renewal

Question 4

Heads of terms for lease for solar pannels?

Answer 4

landowner
developer
initial term
renewal option
early termination - incase cannot meet milestones.
the land ac
permitted use
rent payable
maintenace and obligations
reinstatement
insruance requirements
assignment and subletting
confidentally

Question 5

What should be in included in reinstatement costs?

Answer 5

Roller, seed, cultivator, fert, spray, application

Question 6

Your client has been approached for half an acre of arable land for a compound site. As an agent what basic info do you seek?

Answer 6

Exact area
Access
Term
What is it to be used for
What disturbance is proposed
Licence fee proposed
Will it affect his day to day running of the farm
Clients long term objectives

Question 7

Examples of when a record of condition may be made?

Answer 7

Intrusive survey works
Entry to a temp compound
Commencement of a tenancy
A new farming partnership agreement

Question 8

Key terms for an agreement for a compound?

Answer 8

Name and address of parties
Description
Exact date and duration
Plan showing boundary
Access arrangements
Licence fee and when paid
Agent fees
Permitted activities
Works to be taken on the area
Days and hours of use
Fencing and security
Reinstatement provision and removal of all equipment
Dispute resolution clause
Insurance - public liability

Question 9

Claim has been completed by insurance, what docs do they require?

Answer 9

Detailed spec of works
Risk assessment
Photographic evidence
Method statement
Contractors liability insurance certificate
Estimated programme of works

Question 10

What is NSIP

Answer 10

Nationally significant infrastrucure project

Question 11

What is NSIP

Answer 11

Nationally significant infrastrucure project