Wayleaves

Openreach will require a wayleave (consent in writing) to install, maintain, adjust, repair or alter Openreach plant under or over the development for the statutory purpose as defined in our Code of Practice. The only exception is where the owner is the person requiring the telephone service. In that case, the contract between Openreach and the owner is, in effect, the wayleave and gives Openreach permission to install cables across the land.

A wayleave should be obtained prior to installing any Openreach plant or cables.