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[Richard]

Hi I've had a letter from a neighbouring farm asking to run a underground water main from the road through my piece of woodland. They will use existing tracks, can anyone see any future issues this may cause.

Thanks
Richard

[Wendelspanswick]

It is quite normal to request a fee for this, has he offered you any recompense?

[Dexter's Shed]

lucky so and so, I'd ask for a tap as payment, even if it meant offering a yearly payment towards the water bill, just think, no more dragging fresh water onto your woods

[smojo]

I guess you will have to agree wayleave rights for any future maintenance issues but as Dexter says - make sure you get a tap as part of the deal. I can't see you needing to use lots of water so rather than agree a yearly payment for use of it (and remember you are doing them the favour), maybe offer to pay a nominal amount for the expense of the tap and fittings but make sure instead of them paying you a fee, you get free water.

[Bulworthy Project]

If they're concerned that you will use excessive water, you could always get them to fit a water meter and agree a maximum usage.