Bournemouth Water allows Developers to self lay water mains and services

As an alternative to having new mains and service connections installed by us, developers can arrange for the work to be carried out by qualified contractors. A National Code of Practice is now available and this should be read in conjunction with Bournemouth Water's specific Policy and Addendum.

The work must be carried out by a company that is accredited with the Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS) which is administered by Lloyd's Register. 

Developers may wish to request for Bournemouth Water to carry out a Pre Development Enquiry for proposed developments to ensure there is adequate capacity within the clean water network. Should you wish for Bournemouth Water to carry out the high level evaluation, please email the Developer Services Team: developerservices@bournemouthwater.co.uk.

Please click here to view the Bournemouth Water Self Lay Flow Chart.

As an alternative to having new mains and service connections installed by a Self Lay Organisation, developers can arrange for the work to be carried out by Bournemouth Water.  Please click here for further information.

As well as completing the self lay application form below you will need to notify us at various stages of the self lay process.

To assist with the installation of water mains and services, Water UK and the Homebuilders Federation (HBF) have agreed best practice principles for the design of on-site water mains constructed specifically for the purpose of new water connections to new build premises.  Please click here for more information. 

Application form and Guidance Notes for the self lay of water mains and services

You can apply for a self lay provision using the South West Water Self Lay Application Form. We have provided guidance notes to assist with completing this form.

• Please click here to download the Self Lay Application Form

• Please click here to download the Risk Assessment for Water Pipes in Land Potentially Affected by Contamination Form 

• Please click here to download the Self Lay Application Form Guidance Notes 

Self lay notification forms and information

When notifying Bournemouth Water at various stages of the self-lay process it is important to use the standard South West Water forms which you will find below:

• SL 1 Notification of Commencement of Mainlaying form

• SL N2A Request for South West Water to Make a Mains Connection 

• SL N2B Notification of Proposed Routine Mains Connection 

• SL N3 Notification of Completed or Aborted Routine MainsConnection 

• SL N4 Notification of Proposed Service Connection(s)  

• SL N5 Self Lay Notification of Completed Service Connections