Consultation under section 12A of the Water Industry Act 1991  on proposed modifications to Condition B of the licences of  Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Southern Water and South East Water

Consultation under section 12A of the Water Industry Act 1991 on proposed modifications to Condition B of the licences of Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Southern Water and South East Water

Published date: April 14, 2026
Closing date: Wednesday May 27th, 2026 5:00pm

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About Consultation

This consultation invites comments on the proposal of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) to modify Condition B: Charges of the appointments (licences) of the following water companies:

  • Anglian Water Services Limited (Anglian Water);
  • Northumbrian Water Limited (Northumbrian Water);
  • Southern Water Services Limited (Southern Water); and
  • South East Water Limited (South East Water).

We are able to modify the conditions of the licence of a water company whose area is wholly or mainly in England under section 12A of the Water Industry Act 1991 (WIA91), subject to the procedural requirements set out in that Act. This document is a notice under section 12A of the WIA91 in relation to Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Southern Water and South East Water.

Responding to this consultation

Any representations on, or objections to, the proposed modifications may be made no later than Wednesday 27 May 2026. Please email them to [email protected] or post them to:

Large gated schemes licence modification consultation response
Ofwat
Centre City Tower
7 Hill Street
Birmingham B5 4UA