Application Process Fees
The table below sets out the amounts payable as you proceed through our Application Process. To provide you with cost certainty, we have set fixed amounts. These fees will be adjusted periodically. Refer to the following paragraphs for the details and terms of the different payments. The payments of the fees relevant to your scheme are made on a non-returnable basis whether or not you complete the whole process through to site opening.
Please note: The fees which have remained unchanged since 2008, are a contribution to the cost of reviewing your scheme and liaising with you as you develop your scheme through feasibility, detailed design, construction and connection. The fee structure has also been changed to a standard fee for all schemes as the work involved is similar at all stages irrespective of size. Changes will take place as of 1st January 2012.
A VAT invoice will be issued for your records.
Fees up to 31 December 2011
| Application Process Fees | Size of scheme | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All fees are subject to VAT | Up to 50 berths | 51 - 150 berths | 151 berths and over |
| Application Fee | £800 | £1,200 | £1,600 |
| Appraisal and Inspection Fees | £1,600 | £2,700 | £4,200 |
| Water Resource Study Fee | £2,000 | £2,000 | £2,000 |
Fees as of 1st January 2012
| Application Process Fees | |
|---|---|
| All fees are subject to VAT | |
| Application Fee | £1,500 |
| Appraisal and Inspection Fees | £4,000 |
| Water Resource Study Fee | £2,250 |
Application Fee
This is payable when you make a Feasibility Submission. It contributes to the cost of our staff who will assess your submission.
Appraisal and Inspection Fees
This fee is payable when you make a Detailed Design & Construction Phase Submission for works NOT affecting BW (DCNA). It is a contribution to the costs of our staff who will be liaising with you as you develop your scheme through detailed design, construction and connection. This payment will cover the following items:
- Our staff time spent liaising with you
- Our appraisal of your DCNA Submission
- Our appraisal of your DCA Submission
- Our site visits and inspection of the construction works including the stilling test
Water Resource Study Fee
This is only payable if you have been advised that there are water sensitivities at the location of your proposed scheme. The study assesses whether we have the capacity to accommodate schemes in areas where there may be potential limits on the available water resource. The fee contributes to our costs of undertaking detailed modelling and analysis, the cost of which is the same for any size scheme.
Legal Fees
Each party is responsible for paying their own legal fees in respect of the Network Access Agreement and any other legal agreements required.
Annual Payment
When your site is connected to our network you will need to make an annual payment to us under the terms of the Network Access Agreement. Further information can be found on the Legal Agreements page of this website.
