It has always been the case that developers pay for the new mains supply connections to their developments. This was the case under public ownevrship and remains the case under private companies. Dev… (View Post)

True. I was just referring to natural* processes. I agree wee are at the point where the previous rules may becoem redundent. *Though I also get the argument that whatever we do is 'natural'… (View Post)

What I was pointing out was that they have a legal requirement to supply water to all developments and are in breach of their licences if they do not. Developers can seek damages as well if the suppl… (View Post)

I wasn't disagreeing with you. I was simply pointing out it was a statutory requirement on water companies. (View Post)

Just further to this I checked and found this from 2012 which confirms that water companies cannot prevent developments and must supply them with water. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17680132 (View Post)