Water Efficiency Information
Last updated October 29, 2026.
Local validation checklist code B24
When you'll need to provide this
You may need to include this if you're submitting your planning application to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.
For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils
These requirements apply to applications sumittted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.
All new dwellings created through subdivision, conversion or new build.
Typical proposals
The water efficiency information planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:
New house; New housing development; Converting a building into homesWhat you'll need to provide
What you'll need to include in your application
For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils
Applications should demonstrate that all new dwellings created through subdivision, conversion or new build will be built to ensure wholesome water consumption is not greater than 110 litres per person per day, which could be through confirmation in the Planning Statement.
Why we need you to provide this
Why we need you to include this in your application.
For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council
The NPPF promotes creating places that are safe, inclusive and accessible and which promote health and well-being, with a high standard of amenity for existing and future
users. Maidstone Building for Life 12 promotes standards of amenity. Local Plan Review Policy LPRQ&D6 (technical standards) requires that all new dwellings created through subdivision, conversion or new build have adequate internal space, are accessible and adaptable and provide a higher level of water efficiency.
For applications submitted to Swale Borough Council
Local Plan Policy DM21 (water, flooding and drainage) requires that all new dwellings are built to ensure water consumption is not greater than 110 litres per person per day.