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Utility Connections London

Coordinated water, gas, electricity and telecoms connections for developers — permits, liaison and delivery managed under one roof.

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Coordinated utility connections for London developments

Managing water, gas, electricity and telecoms connections as separate workstreams is where developments lose time and money. We coordinate multi-utility connections under one roof, managing permits, traffic management and stakeholder liaison so your project gets connected with as little disruption as possible.

How we manage the process

We take full control of the utility connection process — working with councils, utility providers and contractors so you don’t have to manage each relationship separately. With our water infrastructure expertise at the core, we ensure the water component of any multi-utility project is delivered with precision and full compliance, while advising on how it interfaces with electricity, gas and telecoms providers.

Section 278 highway works

Where a development requires alterations to the public highway — commonly to accommodate a new access or utility infrastructure — Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 governs the process. We provide the water-related input these agreements need: drainage design input, flow calculations, and infrastructure compliance, liaising directly with the relevant authorities to secure the necessary consent.

Why developers choose Cascade

We support WIRS-accredited contractor relationships and understand the practical realities of Section 104 and Section 106 agreements, so utility connections are planned and approved in line with your wider planning conditions — not treated as an afterthought once other approvals are in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are multi-utility connections?

They combine the connection of water, gas, electricity and telecoms into a single coordinated service, rather than managing each utility provider separately. We take full control of permits, traffic management and stakeholder liaison so the works can be completed in as few coordinated visits as possible.

Why choose multi-utility over managing each connection separately?

Coordinating everything under one roof reduces delays caused by clashing utility works, improves cost control, and removes the burden of managing multiple contractors, councils and providers individually. We work directly with councils, utility providers and contractors on your behalf.

What are '278 works' and how do they relate to utility connections?

Section 278 works (named after Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980) are highway alterations required as part of a development — for example changes needed to accommodate new accesses or utility infrastructure. Water consultancy input matters here for drainage design, flow calculations and infrastructure compliance, which are key to meeting planning and legal requirements.

Who is responsible for obtaining approval for 278 works?

The developer is ultimately responsible, but we manage the process on your behalf — liaising with councils, submitting the required reports, and working to secure approval efficiently.