The Developer Services ‘Pre Development’ and ‘Sewer Adoption’ teams are here to support developers and homeowners with the drainage requirements and designs for their new developments - whether that be a domestic extension or a large housing development. We'll support your new development proposals, while making sure we maintain the integrity of our existing public sewer network.
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Apply online
Our online portal is the best way to start your new connection journey with us:
- We'll guide you to the right service
- You can get a free budget estimate
- It's quick and easy to apply
- We'll remember your details for next time
- You can pay online by card or BACS
- We'll keep you updated every step of the way
- Manage all of your applications in one place
Check if there are Yorkshire Water assets near your development.
You'll need a sewerage connection to take wastewater away from a new building.
Submit a pre-planning sewerage enquiry before you buy a site or apply for planning approval.
Apply for your sewerage assets to be adopted by us.
Put in a request for a public sewer to be altered/diverted.
Apply for our help with a challenging development.
Put in a request for us to close part of a public sewer.
Review our requirements for the adoption of a pumping station.
Learn more about our charging arrangements.
Waste Water Inspector Operational Areas
Refer to our map to find out who your area inspector will be for any site work.