Sewer requisitions

Sewer requisitions

We understand that for some sites you'll need to cross third-party private land but may not have permission from the landowner for access.

In this case you can apply for a sewer requisition through us. We'll design a suitable route, enter into an agreement with you and then construct the new sewer main.

The sewer requisition application process

Here's a step-by-step guide to the process of requesting a new sewer main through a ‘Section 98 Sewer Main Requisition’. Before applying, please read our sewer main requisition guidance, which will take you through what is required.

We'll stay in touch along the way to make sure everything runs smoothly.

If you're applying for existing premises, you'll need to include:

• Details of drainage easements over adjacent land or with neighbouring property owners.
• Details of the existing drainage system.
• An on-site drainage plan.
• A site location plan (1:1250 scale preferred) with the development to be drained outlined in green.
• Ensure roads, adjacent buildings and the private pipe run to the Southern Water network are clearly shown.
• Confirm if your sewer connection will be pumped. If so, please state the company designing and constructing your proposed pumping station and the pump rate.
• Provide a reference number if you have completed a capacity check with Southern Water in the last 12 months.