Planning to build in NI? Contact NI Water first

It doesn’t matter if your plans are large or small, you must talk to NI Water before you submit your planning application.

That is the advice from NI Water as it launches a campaign to highlight the steps small developers and individuals planning to build or extend must follow.

Engage with NI Water by filling in a PreDevelopment Enquiry Form. This helps NI Water identify any potential issues with your plans. The utility could help resolve these issues in advance of submitting your planning application.

“If you apply for planning permission in an area where there are capacity issues, we will have to recommend the application is turned down until you engage with us,” Davy McGrath, Head of Developer Services, NI Water explained.

“This is to ensure we can continue to protect the environment. So please, engage with us early to avoid delays to your project and potential disappointment if your application is refused.”

Further information on how to engage with the Developers Services Team and the Pre-Development Enquiry Form can be found at niwater.com