brian mitchell writes
Broadback wrote:

. . . Anyway if wires are crossing your property is there a way
leave on your deeds to say they can?
Perhaps not germane, but at the moment I am claiming compensation
because high voltage wires cross my property. I will definitely get some
compensation, however how much remains to be seen.

Could you say a little more about this? Compensation for what? I have
11,000 volt wires going over my property and the distribution pole with
transformer is actually on my property.

Have a look at:
http://www.dti.gov.uk/files/file34072.pdf
It's the DTI explanation of the regulations around control of vegetation
near power lines.
Interesting points:
New laws mean power companies must keep enough distance to ensure supply
- previously they had merely to ensure public safety.
In theory the landowner is responsible - and can reclaim costs from the
electricity company
The limits for safety vary from 0.8m for low voltage lines near to
non-climbable trees (which sounds like your situation) to 5.3m for 400kv
lines near to climbable trees.
All work should be carried out to good arboriculture practice and the
relevant British Standard
Electricity companies do have statutory powers, but they have to serve
notice of the works required, and you have 21 days to serve a
counter-notice, whereupon Sec of State for Trade and Industry makes a
decision.

So in answer to your original tree cutting question, it would seem that
you are perfectly within your rights to tell the tree butcher to get
lost, and wait for the company to give you written notice of what they
require.
--
Kay