Peak Cluster Advisory Services
Expert support for landowners, occupiers and stakeholders affected by the Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline project
Have You Been Affected?
Peak Cluster Support
The proposed Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline is a major infrastructure project that may affect landowners and occupiers across the region.
Meller Speakman provides clear, professional advice to help you understand your position, protect your interests and navigate the process with confidence.
What is Peak Cluster?
Peak Cluster is a collaboration between major cement and lime producers and energy partners to decarbonise industrial processes using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. It will capture CO₂ emissions at source and transport them along an underground pipeline to a carbon storage facility under the East Irish Sea at Morecambe Net Zero.
The project aims to:
Reduce millions of tonnes of CO₂ entering the atmosphere annually
Support long-term sustainability of the UK’s cement and lime industries
Safeguard existing jobs and create new employment opportunities
Strengthen domestic supply of essential materials for construction and infrastructure
Deliver economic value to the region and UK economy as a whole
Because of its scale and classification as an NSIP, Peak Cluster will require a Development Consent Order (DCO) alongside local consents, with significant planning, environmental and landowner engagement required.
How the Peak Cluster Pipeline Could Affect You
The proposed Peak Cluster carbon dioxide pipeline is expected to run across parts of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, potentially impacting agricultural land, rural estates, tenanted holdings and private property. Even if the pipeline does not pass directly through your land, temporary access, construction compounds, easements or restrictions could still affect your operations.
If you have received correspondence, land referencing requests, survey access notices or option agreements, it is important to understand your position before responding.
What This Means for Landowners and Farmers
Major infrastructure projects of this scale often involve:
Requests for access to carry out environmental and ground investigations
Negotiation of easements or wayleaves
Temporary possession during construction
Compulsory acquisition powers (if consent is granted)
Long-term restrictions over land use
Disruption to farming operations, drainage and access routes
Impact on land value, development potential and future saleability
The consultation phase is critical. Decisions made now can have lasting implications for both capital value and operational flexibility. Independent professional advice ensures that any agreements properly reflect the true impact on your land and business.
Your Rights and Entitlements
If your land is affected by the Peak Cluster pipeline proposals, you may be entitled to:
Professional representation costs paid by the acquiring authority
Compensation for land taken permanently
Payment for temporary occupation
Compensation for disturbance and loss of profits
Reinstatement of land to an appropriate standard
Claims for injurious affection where retained land is devalued
However, these matters are complex and highly technical. Early engagement with an experienced land agent or surveyor significantly strengthens your negotiating position.
With You At Every Stage
Our Consultancy Services
We have a team of experienced experts on hand to support you through the process.
Initial Consultation & Strategy
Reviewing correspondence, explaining your rights, and advising on the most appropriate course of action.
Access & Survey Notices
Advising before you grant access for surveys or investigations.
Heads of Terms & Easement Negotiation
Negotiating fair compensation and appropriate safeguards before any agreement is signed.
Compulsory Purchase & Statutory Process Advice
Representation during Development Consent Order (DCO) procedures, objections and hearings where required.
Compensation Claims & Valuation
Preparing and negotiating claims to ensure you are fully compensated for financial loss, disruption and long-term impact.
Farm & Estate Impact Assessment
Assessing how the scheme affects drainage, cropping, livestock movement, access, environmental stewardship agreements and future development potential.
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