Beryl Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 HiWe own a property in France that has a pylon on it which supplies electricty to our property and to a number of houses behind us. I have no problem with the pylon being on our land just wondered if we were entitled to peppercorn rent from EDF as I know BT pay for this kind of thing in the UK and anything that could help offset our electricity bills would be most welcome. Kind thoughts please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Novice Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Sorry to jump on your posting. We also have two pylons on our land and a neighbour has suggested that if we don't like them EDF will come and put the cables underground free of charge. Does anyone know if this is true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I think the only real answer to both problems is to consult your local EDF office themselves who may conduct a visit to see whether it is possible to go underground and what if any, rental they may be likely to pay out. No one on this forum is qualified to answer this but EDF themselves in your particular circumstances. If you have a problem with french to convey your problem, why not ask at the mairie to arrange this for you, they are there for you and your problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 The EDF website is also in English and you can email questions in English. The initial response is usually quite fast but follow up by local EDF may take time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I was told a long time ago, that if you had the full blown pylon (4 legged huge thing) then they have to pay you a rental fee but if it's just a single post cable carrier then no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 EDF do recognise that there are health problems with high voltage above ground cables and are in the process of puting them all underground (thats whee your high bills income is being spent). Low voltage i.e. 220/240 vac cables are deemed as safe. The rule on four legged pylons is correct for rent but you can't get anything for the wood or concreate oples on your land, I tried a few years back. Yes they will bury them but we were told there is a fee unless you are in a defined natural park or an area of world importance (sorry forgot the phrase) like our gorge which is having all the pylons removed be them high or low voltage (the fefined area stops 50M from us so we lost out there as well).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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