Section: Building & Regeneration
New Guide Will Better Connect New Homes to Vital Services
Posted 20.01.15
A new practical guide aims to speed up the process of getting new developments connected to gas, water and electricity.
It will also aims to drive up performance of utilities companies across the board by providing a clear set of standards and making it clear how developers and companies should be working together to make sure more developments are completed on time and on budget.
This includes ensuring that:
- the developer works with utilities companies even before planning permission is granted, to ensure the existing network has the capacity to supply the new homes;
- developers get quotes from electricity, gas and water companies as well as broadband and telephone service providers, which should be offered within a set period of time; and
- a set schedule is put in place clearly stating the time it will take to complete the work to connect new homes to these utilities - and that both developers and utility companies stick to it.
The guide can be accessed via this link.
