Utilities & Infrastructure Capacity
Pre-application screening for water, drainage, power, gas, and telecoms capacity
Development Details
Water Supply
Foul Drainage
Surface Water
Electricity
Gas
Telecoms
Infrastructure Capacity Assessment
Demand Summary
Utility-by-Utility Assessment
Infrastructure Requirements
Indicative Cost Ranges
| Utility / Infrastructure | Typical Cost | Basis |
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About this tool: Utilities Capacity
Water, sewerage, electricity, gas and telecoms capacity screening, with provider consultation triggers.
When to use it
Use for major development or where local infrastructure may be at or near capacity.
Policy and guidance it draws on
NPPF clean energy and water policies W1-W4, Water Industry Act 1991
Part of Environmental Intelligence
Use these tools when preparing technical reports and compliance documentation. Many of these are validation requirements — submit without them and your application will be returned. Use the Validation Pre-Flight tool to check which ones you actually need.
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Energy StatementSustainabilityDrainage StrategyFire SafetyWater EfficiencyWaste ManagementOverheatingOdour ImpactGuidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.