Charging arrangements
For developer services
Our Developer Services Charging Arrangement sets out charges for services provided when developing land and laying new water and sewerage infrastructure to support new development and growth.
Our charging arrangements are reviewed annually to ensure that our reasonable costs are covered and technical requirements are being met.
We continually seek improvement in our service, passing through efficiencies where identified. As we work on our charging proposals for next year we will carefully consider regulatory rules, guidance and change, as well as customer feedback, while balancing the five core charging principles.
Your feedback matters which is why we engage with our customers every year. Yours views and opinions help us set our charging arrangement. To provide your feedback please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Our 2026/27 New Connections and Developer Services Charging Arrangements
For the upcoming charging year, we are placing a stronger emphasis on the principles of stability and predictability. This approach reflects the significant regulatory and internal changes that have taken place over the past five years.
We are not proposing any major changes to how our charges are structured. The model will remain consistent with our current 2025/26 arrangements. Most construction and non-construction charges are expected to adjust in line with inflation and certain external factors. Infrastructure Charges will continue to be determined based on planned investment to support growth within our operating area.
We value your input and would love to hear your views. Please share your feedback by emailing us at:
developer_services_questions@southwestwater.co.uk
Key questions for your consideration:
- Do you agree with minimising changes and broadly aligning our charging structure with the current charging arrangement?
- Thinking about the current 2025/26 charging arrangement what is working well and what would you like improved?
- Are any of our charges unclear or you would like more details?
- Do you understand the choices you have as a customer?