On Tower UK Limited v JH & FW Green Limited

On Tower UK Limited v JH & FW Green Limited

The Tribunal held that the claimant is entitled to unrestricted rights to install, upgrade, and share ECA, as the respondent’s concerns are either speculative, adequately addressed by the lease terms and planning law, or compensable by money. The public benefit of unrestricted rights outweighs the limited prejudice...

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Parties
Claimant: On Tower UK Limited; Respondent: J H & F W Green Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Reference Under Schedule 3 a to the Communications Act 2003 (electronic Communications Code) / Final Judgment on Disputed Lease Terms and Consideration
Outcome
Claim allowed in part; lease terms imposed as determined by the Tribunal.
Legal Topics
Electronic Communications Code, Lease Renewal, Consideration Assessment, Site Sharing, Equipment Upgrading, Compensation
Land Law Telecommunications Law Electronic Communications Code Lease Renewal Consideration Assessment Site Sharing Equipment Upgrading Compensation

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Parties

On Tower UK Limited

Claimant

J H & F W Green Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Reference Under Schedule 3 a to the Communications Act 2003 (electronic Communications Code) / Final Judgment on Disputed Lease Terms and Consideration

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What equipment can the claimant install?
  2. 2 Should there be any limit on the claimant’s right to upgrade its equipment?
  3. 3 Should there be any limit on the claimant’s right to share the site?

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that the claimant is entitled to unrestricted rights to install, upgrade, and share ECA, as the respondent’s concerns are either speculative, adequately addressed by the lease terms and planning law, or compensable by money. The public benefit of unrestricted rights outweighs the limited prejudice to the respondent. Consideration is set at £1,200 per annum, reflecting alternative use value, additional benefits to the claimant, and burdens on the respondent, with compensation for legal costs awarded.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed in part; lease terms imposed as determined by the Tribunal.

Orders

  • Claimant to have unrestricted rights to install, upgrade, and share ECA on the site.
  • Claimant to pay consideration of £1,200 per annum to the respondent.