Application to connect to a public sewer (part 1)

Please complete this application if you want to make a new connection to the public sewer.

If you need any help completing this form, please call us on 0345 072 6067 (Option 2) and we’ll be happy to help you. We aim to respond to your request within 21 calendar days of receiving your completed application.

Please provide as much information as you can so we can process your application as quickly and as accurately as possible. The information you provide will be used solely in accordance with United Utilities’ Privacy Policy.

If you'd prefer to complete a PDF version, please click here to download and email it to WastewaterDeveloperServices@uuplc.co.uk.

Section 1 - Contact Details

The applicant: The company or individual requesting the new connection. This could be the owner of the site/premises or a builder/ developer requesting the connection on another’s behalf.

Company name (if applicable)

Contact name

Address (including postcode)

Preferred contact number

Email address

Site Details

The site: Details of the site or premises to be connected.

Grid reference number

Site/property address (including postcode)

Are the invoice details the same as the application details provided in Section 1? Yes No

Section 2 - Connection Details

If you are proposing to connect to the public sewer network, your appointed contractor must complete a ‘Request for permission to work on a public sewer’ (part 2) form and receive written permission from United Utilities before they can begin any work on the public sewer.

Section 2.1: Please indicate the type of premises to be connected Altered premises Existing premises New premises Basements Other

Please indicate the number of premises to be connected

Please indicate the purpose of the connection Residential Commercial/Industrial Mixed use

Section 2.2: Please indicate how you propose to dispose of your foul water Foul sewer Combined sewer

Size of proposed foul water connection

Please indicate how you propose to dispose of your surface water Surface water sewer Combined sewer Watercourse/soakaway

Size of proposed surface water connection

Section 2.3: Will your effluent discharge be domestic content only? Domestic discharge is toilet, sink, shower, roof water, bath, kitchen waste etc. Yes No

Section 2.5 type of proposed connection: Please indicate the type of connection(s) you require. Please be aware that your application will only cover ONE connection (this includes one foul and one surface) as per guidance notes.

Connection to an existing private drain Foul sewage Surface water

Direct connection to the public sewer via a junction connection (max three properties) Foul sewage Surface water

New manhole connection constructed on the public sewer Foul sewage Surface water

Connection to an existing manhole on the public sewer Foul sewage Surface water

Section 2.6: Proposed connection date

Section 2.7: Is there an existing water supply to the premises? Yes No

Have you already made an application to United Utilities for a water connection? Yes No N/A

Will your site be served by a NAV for water services? Yes No

Section 3 - Supporting Information

Please upload a location plan (including at least two road names for reference) with site boundary clearly identified

Please upload a scaled site drainage plan showing the position of your connection as approved by a Building Control body, including drainage layout, pipe diameters and gradients

Please upload a copy of the Local Authority Planning Decision Notice (or pages)

Please upload flow/discharge rate calculations for surface water (to be provided if applied for connection of more than three properties or at United Utilities request)

Section 4 - Application Fee

An application fee of £249.00 is payable at the time of application, further information on our charges is available here.

How would you like to pay the application fee? Credit/debit card BACS Cheque

Contact name

Daytime preferred contact number

Best time to call

Declaration

I wish to apply for permission to connect to the public sewer for the premises referred to in this application under Section 106 of the Water Industry Act 1991. I understand that this application will not be processed until full payment has been received. I confirm that I have read and will comply with the ‘Sewer connection guidance notes’ and United Utilities ‘Charges’ enclosed with this application. I confirm that I have obtained all necessary Building Regulation and Planning Authority Consents required for this application.

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