You are putting up a new building. That electricity pole is in your way and you need to get it moved.  So who pays? If you ring the Distribution Electricity Operator (DNO) and ask, they’ll probably give you a quote. And it won’t be cheap.    

One of the most common queries our clients have about overhead line systems is how near they can get to them whilst still being safe.

Even though there are some hard and fast rules about clearances, there are so many criteria to consider that working out a single ‘catch-all’ figure is impossible. Basic safety clearances are surprisingly small, but, when added to other site variables, they soon become quite significant.

Things which affect clearances are: