Which statement describes a wayleave?

• A. A covenant prohibiting a business to be carried out within a premises.
• B. Hunting and fishing rights on the land of another.
• C. A right of way across land to carry in gas pipes and lay cables.
• D. A right of way enjoyed by a property owner over the lands of another.

Answer: (C)

A wayleave is a permission granted by a landowner to a utility company to lay and maintain pipes, cables, or other services across or under the land. It is specifically about enabling infrastructure work and access for installation and ongoing maintenance, while the landowner still owns the land. This is why the option describing a right of way across land to carry in gas pipes and lay cables best fits, as it directly references the utility infrastructure being laid and accessed. The other descriptions refer to a covenant restricting business activity, hunting or fishing rights, or a general right of way for the landowner to cross someone else’s property, none of which capture the utility-focused nature of a wayleave.