The Electricity (Necessary Wayleaves and Felling and Lopping of Trees) (Hearing Procedures) (England and Wales) Rules 2013
The Secretary of State has power to grant a necessary wayleave to enable an electricity company to install and keep installed an electric line on, under or over any land in accordance with paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 4 to the Electricity Act 1989 (c.29) (“the 1989 Act”). Before granting the necessary wayleave, the Secretary of State must afford the owner or occupier of the land an opportunity of being heard (paragraph 6(5) of Schedule 4). Where a tree or shrub is in close proximity to an electric line, the Secretary of State may also make an order to empower an electricity company to cause the tree or shrub to be felled or lopped and to determine the compensation to be paid (paragraph 9(6) of Schedule 4). Before making such an order the Secretary of State must give the parties an opportunity of being heard.