scope:

This business process sets out the procedure for identifying where Landlord's Consent is required to allow alterations and work to be undertaken at premises Network Rail rent out to Train Operating Company tenants for England, Scotland and Wales.

It is applicable to Train Operating Company tenants in England, Scotland and Wales at Stations and Light Maintenance Depots (LMDs).

It outlines the decision-making process for informing the requestor of any additional control measures that will need to be put in place.

NOTE: There are other lease types that are not covered by the standard. The PS can advise for other lease types.

Purpose

The purpose of this business process is to confirm Network Rail are maintaining and protecting the safety of the railway by ensuring that all necessary Network Rail departments have consented for the works to go ahead and support our position as being a Statutory Undertaker under the Buildings Act 1984 (England and Wales Only).