Application For Electricity Connections Business Premises

Application for electricity connections
Business premises
Electricity
Thank you for considering Western Power
Distribution for your electricity
connections.
We have put together these notes to help
you fill out your application form and to
ensure we receive all the correct
information for your application to be
processed easily.
Section A Your details
Please complete this section with your contact
details as well as details of the site. Please
advise us of the builder/developers details if
you are applying on their behalf.
Section B Number and type of
connections required
Please provide details of the number of
electricity connections you require, including
temporary supplies. A Budget Estimate will be
non-binding and for indicative costs only. A
Connection Offer will set out detailed terms
and conditions and once accepted will be
binding on both parties.
Load guidelines
An 80 amp 1 phase supply can provide up to
18kVA.
A 100 amp 3 phase supply can provide up to
70 kVA.
Disturbing loads
If you are connecting any motors or welders,
please let us know about them. Please tell us
the following:
Motors Type, 1 or 3 phase, Rating kW/hp,
DOL/Star Delta, Starting current, Starts per
hour.
Welders Input voltage, Rating, Phases,
Welds per minute.
The manufacturer or equipment installer
should be able to help you with this.
Section C Protective multiple earthing

(PME)
To find out if we can provide you with a PME,
please advise us if the site consists of metal
framed buildings.
Section D Generation
Please indicate whether there will be any onsite generation. Please note that if you require
a Connection Offer we will require further
technical information. Information and forms to
download are available on our website at
http://www.westernpower.co.uk/generationconnections.aspx
Section E Site conditions
It is a requirement of the Compliance with the
Construction (Design & Management)
Regulations 2007 that a proper assessment is
made of the risks on site. Please complete this
section to help us process your application
efficiently, in a way appropriate to the
environmental and practical considerations on
and around the site.
Section F Additional information
Please provide any additional information that
may be relevant to your application.
Send your completed

application form
with supporting
documentation to:
Midlands
Western Power Distribution
Records Team
3rd Floor
Toll End Road
Tipton
DY4 0HH
0121 623 9007
(Lines are open Mon to Fri,
8.30am to 5pm)
wpdnewsuppliesmids@westernpower.co.uk
South Wales
Records Team
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9HW
tel: 0845 601 3341
(lines are open Mon to Fri,
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01792 784510
email:
wpdnewsupplieswales@westernpower.co.uk
South West
Records Team
Lostwithiel Road
Bodmin
PL31 1DE
tel: 0845 601 2989
Section G Signature
Please ensure that you sign and date the form
on page 4, and enclose one copy of the
Location and Site Layout Plan. Guidance is
given on pages 5-6.

8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01208 892292
email:
wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk
Important
To prevent your application from being
delayed, please ensure you have enclosed all
the required information.
Off-peak means the heating that can only

operate during a pre-arranged time (usually 7
hours) in the range of hours 23:00 07:00 and
is usually controlled by the Meter Operators
time-switch.
Did you know?
You can get a competitive quote from an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) for your electricity
connection.
We can provide you with a complete connection service but you may also ask an ICP or Independent
Network Operator (IDNO) to undertake some of the works (known as the contestable works).
Find out more www.westernpower.co.uk/Connections/Competition-in-Connections
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Section A - Your details

Address for correspondence
Site address (where connection(s) required)
Customer name
Site names/plot numbers
Title, initials and surname
Street
Company name
Town
Building name/number
City
Street
Postcode
Send your completed

application form
with supporting documentation
to:
Midlands
Records Team
3rd Floor
Toll End Road
Tipton
DY4 0HH
0121 623 9007
8.30am to 5pm)
South Wales
Records Team
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9HW
Town
City
Postcode
tel: 0845 601 3341

8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01792 784510
email:
Contact details
Name
Fax
Telephone
Email
South West
Records Team
Lostwithiel Road
Bodmin
PL31 1DE
Mobile
tel: 0845 601 2989
Section B Number and type of connections required

Do you require an indicative Budget Estimate
or a firm Connection Offer?
Budget Estimate
Connection Offer

8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01208 892292
email: wpdnewsupplies@westernpower.co.uk
We will normally provide a Connection Offer that sets out the charge for WPD undertaking all of the
connection works. If you prefer we can provide a Connection Offer for WPD undertaking only the
non-contestable connection works, so that an ICP or IDNO can be appointed to undertake the
design and construction of the contestable works.
Do you require WPD to provide a Connection Offer
for undertaking all work or an offer for
non-contestable works only (POC)?
All Works
POC only
Total number of plots

Total number of electricity plots
Will a temporary supply be required?
(If yes, please give details and mark the required
position on your plans).
1 or 3 phase
Load/kVA
Yes
No
Date required
If your temporary supply will power any motors (eg lifts or pumps) please specify in Section F
Additional Information on page 4.
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Load Requirements
The notes on the front page will give you some guidance on your load requirements.
Send your completed

application form
with supporting
documentation to:
Maximum power required in kVA (after diversity)

(Your electrician/electrical contractor can provide you with this information)
Midlands
Records Team
3rd Floor
Toll End Road
Tipton
DY4 0HH
If the enquiry is for an increase in load, please state the existing load in kVA
Date connection required:
0121 623 9007

8.30am to 5pm)
(We will do our best to meet your connection requirements but cannot guarantee to make this date. If you
accept our Connection Offer we will agree a date to make the connection.)
Disturbing loads
If you are connecting any electrical equipment which may cause a disturbance on the electricity system
(e.g. motors, welders), please provide us with details. The notes at the front of this form will advise you on
what we need to know.
South Wales
Records Team
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9HW
tel: 0845 601 3341
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01792 784510
email:
Section C Protective multiple earthing (PME)

PME is normally provided for each supply. However, some methods of building do not allow this means of
earthing, in particular multi-occupancy steel framed buildings. In such cases alternative earthing solutions
can be provided by your electrical contractor.
South West
Records Team
Lostwithiel Road
Bodmin
PL31 1DE
tel: 0845 601 2989
Is your building steel framed and subdivided into units?
Yes
No
Will there be any on-site electrical generation?
Yes
No
Will generators be capable of operating in

parallel with WPDs system?
Yes
No
Section D Generation

8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01208 892292
email:
Please visit our website for information on connecting electricity generation www.westernpower.co.uk
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Section E Site conditions

Does your proposed development require notification under
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
(CDM) 2007?
Yes
No
Unsure
Are there are any site conditions that you need to make us aware of (for example potential hazards such as
asbestos, air pollution, ground contamination). If so, please include in the Additional information section.
We may ask you for more information.
Section F Additional information
Send your completed

application form
with supporting
documentation to:
Midlands
Records Team
3rd Floor
Toll End Road
Tipton
DY4 0HH
0121 623 9007
8.30am to 5pm)
South Wales
Records Team
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9HW
tel: 0845 601 3341
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01792 784510
email:
Boundary Plan request

Please provide a plan clearly showing the ownership and boundaries of your site. Where appropriate, we
will design a cable route that is within the boundary of your land, avoiding the need for third party
agreement. This can reduce legal costs and lead times required to complete the work. This information may
be available from:
South West
Records Team
Lostwithiel Road
Bodmin
PL31 1DE
tel: 0845 601 2989
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01208 892292
email:
The Land Registry

your planning application
your property deeds
hand drawings on an existing plan.
Note: This is the preferred option, but if a Boundary plan is not available, well accept the boundary being
marked on the Location Plan instead. Please make sure the detail is accurate, so we can avoid delays later.
Section G Signature
Signature of applicant
Date
Print name
Position in company
Under section 16(1) of the 1989 Electricity Act, we are obliged to provide a Connection Offer to any person
entitled to apply for a new, increased or reduced connection to our Distribution System.
Applications for a connection to our Distribution System can either be made by the owner or occupier of the
premises, or by an approved contractor, supplier or agent, acting with the consent of the owner or occupier.
Our response time to any person seeking a new, increased or reduced capacity connection will be in
accordance with our Licence, and the Electricity (Connection Standards of Performance) Regulations 2010
or, where we are providing only non-contestable services, Licence Condition 15. It will be no later than 3
months after the application date, except in cases where a longer period has been agreed with the
applicant.
Our Connection Charges Statement provides information on the typical costs involved in providing a
connection and information on the standards of service to the provision of a connection.
Further details about the Statement of Charges can be obtained at
www.westernpower.co.uk/New-Connections/Connections.aspx
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Procedure for the submission of site plans for a new connection enquiry
Introduction
Location Plan
In order to provide a connection offer, we

require one copy of the Location Plan and one
copy of the Site Layout Plan, together with
your application form.
1 All applications should have one Location

Plan enclosed. You must highlight the site
location on the plan.
The Location Plan shows where to find the

proposed site for the new connection. The
Site Layout Plan provides further details on
how the site is laid out and includes
dimensions of the new connection.
2 Location Plans can be obtained by using

A-Z street maps or via the internet, which is
now available at most public libraries. The
following internet sites offer instant Location
Plans:
multimap.com
ordsvy.gov.uk
Send your completed

application form
to:
Midlands
Records Team
3rd Floor
Toll End Road
Tipton
DY4 0HH
0121 623 9007
8.30am to 5pm)
South Wales
Records Team
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9HW
tel: 0845 601 3341
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01792 784510
email:
South West
Records Team
Lostwithiel Road
Bodmin
PL31 1DE
tel: 0845 601 2989
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01208 892292
Diagram 1 - Example of a Location Plan
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Procedure for the submission of the site plans for a new connection enquiry
Site Layout Plan
Meter position
1 In the absence of an architects drawing, all

applications need to have one site layout
plan enclosed. You must draw all proposed
buildings and accesses onto the site plan
showing accurate measurements.
Commercial supplies (up to 100 Amps) should

be installed in outdoor meter boxes. These
should be mounted onto an external wall on
the front or side elevation of the property in
front of any fence or gates to allow
unrestricted public access. They should be
fitted at a minimum height of 400mm and a
maximum height of 1,000mm from ground
level to the bottom of the box.
2 The full site address and proposed meter

position should be marked onto the plan
with an X (see across for guidelines on
meter positions).
3 The size of the new building should be
shown on the plan as well as its position onsite in relation to existing features of the site
plan using measurements.
4 Measurements should be taken and drawn
on the plan to show the position and size of
the new building to the nearest 0.1m.
The following meter positions are not

permitted:
at the rear of the property
at the side of the property behind fences or
gates
facing or opening directly onto public
footpaths or into alleyways or entries
5 Measurements should be taken from

permanent features on-site eg existing
buildings, boundaries, footpaths and kerb
lines. Measurements should be legible and
easy to read.
within a coal dustbin, refuse store, garage or

porch
6 Any existing buildings to be demolished

should also be marked on the plan.
Note: any proposal of indoor meter

positions will only be accepted where the
developer can demonstrate that the Local
Planning Authority will not permit an
outdoor meter box by virtue of the building
being listed, in a conservation area, or for
a commercial supply where a meter box is
not feasible eg shop frontage.
7 Please include the site boundary.

8 Please mark any access roads and
temporary accesses to the site.
Please do not take measurements from
doorways, gate posts, bay windows,
temporary posts and garden gateways or
street furniture eg lamps, signs and bollards.
3 Show the size

and position of
the new building
under windows, unless minimum installation

height can be achieved.
Midlands
Records Team
3rd Floor
Toll End Road
Tipton
DY4 0HH
0121 623 9007
8.30am to 5pm)
South Wales
Records Team
Phoenix Way
Llansamlet
Swansea
SA7 9HW
tel: 0845 601 3341
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01792 784510
email:
South West
Records Team
Lostwithiel Road
Bodmin
PL31 1DE
tel: 0845 601 2989
8.30am to 5pm)
fax: 01208 892292
Western Power Distribution (East Midlands) plc

Registered in England and Wales No. 2366923
4 Measurements
taken should be to
the nearest 0.1m
NEW
HOUSE
Send your completed

application form
to:
1 Proposed buildings and

their access must be
shown on site layout
Western Power Distribution (West Midlands) plc

Western Power Distribution (South Wales) plc
Western Power Distribution (South West) plc
Registered Office: Avonbank, Feeder Road,
Bristol BS2 0TB
7 Mark the site

boundary
5 Measurements to be
taken from permanent
features on site
8 Show the
access roads
and temporary
accesses
2 Show the site

address and meter
position
TO BE DEMOLISHED
PROPOSED NEW PROPERTY

26 CHURCH STREET
ANYTOWN
6 Show any existing

buildings that are to
be demolished
X - METER POSITION
Diagram 2 - Example of a Site Layout Plan

Note: Site Layout Plans can be obtained from Local Council offices, high street map shops and Ordnance Survey stockists.
There is a charge for this service. Site plans are at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:500 and show the existing geographical area.
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(lines are open Mon to Fri,

Off-peak means the heating that can only