Charging for new connections
Our new connection charges 2026-27.
You could receive a financial incentive by building domestic use properties to specified qualifying criteria.
Quotes, agreements and approval notices are valid for six months for water connections from the date of the covering letter (subject to change at our discretion). During this time, if anything changes (such as requirements, specifications or design changes etc) we’ll provide you with a new quote and a new agreement.
The quote will be cancelled if it hasn’t been accepted (i.e., the agreement signed and quotation paid) within the respective time period. If the works are still required, you’ll need to send us a new application form and pay the application fee in line with the current charging arrangement document.
Find the right application form and get information on how to apply here.
Our Board Assurance Statement confirms we’ve complied with Ofwat’s English New Connection Rules.
Our statement of significant change sets out how our charges have changed since 2025/26 and the impact on typical developments.
If you’d like to see our current years new connections charges (which are still in use until 31 March 2026) please click on the link below.
Looking ahead to 2027/28
We'll be holding developer charges engagement sessions throughout 2026 in readiness for our 2027/28 charges. If you'd like to attend one of these sessions, or have any feedback on our charges, email us.
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