Stormwater fee credits · England

Northumbrian Water Surface Water Drainage Rebate

Run by Northumbrian Water Limited

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
2026/27 sewerage fixed charge cut from £123.75 to £45.05 (metered) or from £180.64 to £101.94 (unmetered), a saving of £78.70 a year
Maximum
£78.70 per household
Who qualifies
Northumbrian Water household sewerage customers whose homes are not connected to surface water drainage.
Where
Northumbrian Water sewerage customers in North East England.
Status
Open. Ongoing; 2026/27 charges.
Type of payment
Fee credit
Official program page

What you do

Show that no rainwater from your roof or paved areas drains to the public sewer (for example it goes to a soakaway, stream or pond) and get a lower sewerage fixed charge.

Requirements

  • No surface water from any part of the roof or hard-standing areas may drain to the public sewerage system
  • You still pay towards highway drainage
  • The form must be completed by the person responsible for paying sewerage charges
  • You agree to let a Northumbrian Water representative visit to check the drainage

The plan or design it asks for

A drawing of the property as seen from above showing both foul and surface water drainage arrangements.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Northumbrian Water's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Download the surface water drainage rebate application form from the Northumbrian Water charges page
  2. 2Complete all four sections, including a drawing of your drainage
  3. 3Return it with any supporting information to Northumbrian Water (call 0345 733 5566 for help)

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Northumbrian Water Surface Water Drainage Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/northumbrian-water-surface-water-drainage-rebate

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