The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022

Compulsory acquisition of easements or other rights

2.—(1) This paragraph applies where—

(a) a licence holder has agreed in writing with the undertaker that it is necessary or expedient to remove an electric line within the Order limits and to install and keep installed an electric line in substitution for it on, under or over specified land; and

(b) the licence holder has agreed in writing that the undertaker may seek an easement or other right in land on behalf of the licence holder in respect of the specified land.

(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) and (4), where a compulsory purchase order is sought by the undertaker pursuant to sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State may authorise the relevant licence holder to purchase compulsorily an easement or right over the specified land where the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is required for any purpose connected with the carrying on of the activities which he is authorised by his licence to carry on.

(3) Part I (paragraphs 2 onwards) and Part II of Schedule 3 of the Electricity Act 1989 shall apply in respect of powers of compulsory purchase sought pursuant to this paragraph.

(4) Unless otherwise agreed between the undertaker and the licence holder in writing, where the undertaker seeks a compulsory purchase order on behalf of a licence holder pursuant to this paragraph, the negotiation of consideration and compensation shall be undertaken by the undertaker and any consideration or compensation agreed or determined shall be payable by the undertaker and Schedule 3 of the Electricity Act 1989 as applied by this paragraph shall be interpreted accordingly.