Self Service Portal

Agreement for Adoption of Development Sewers, Lateral Drains and Associated Works communicating with a public sewer in a New Development (Article 161)

Developers are required to submit the Article 161 Application via the Self Service Portal. The submitted application will have a high level triage assessment and following successful completion will be issued with a request for payment of the application fee. The applicant will not be able to amend an application once it has been submitted, however if it is no longer required the applicant will have the opportunity to request for it to be withdrawn. No application fee refunds will be granted for a withdrawn application. The completed application will be checked for compliance with the requirements of the ‘Sewers for Adoption (NI) Current Edition’.

When all necessary information is provided to enable us to process your application, you will be notified via the Self Service Portal of:

• the acceptability of the proposal, and any conditions that may be applied;
• the inspection fee required prior to construction. This will cover our costs associated with administration / legal fees, inspection of the works;
• the cost of the Northern Ireland Water Bond Surety;
• the inspection fees, bond surety and signatures will all be requested / completed via the Self Service Portal.

Details of Northern Ireland Water charges can be found in the current Scheme of Charges. It should be noted that the fees quoted will remain valid for a period of 13 weeks from the date issued. If not accepted by receipt of the signed agreement and payment within this time frame, the quotation may be subject to revision, to meet changes in the Scheme of Charges, other financial influences, processes or specifications within the company.

Northern Ireland Water is required to give you a decision as to whether your application is being granted or refused, or the conditions of approval.

Article 161 Agreement (niwater.com)