Government scraps planning rules for EV street chargers

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 08:58 · Archive

The Government has removed the need for planning permission to install cross-pavement home EV chargers, a move taking effect immediately. By eliminating planning approval requirements, the Government estimates drivers will save up to £300 on installation costs and can take advantage of cheaper domestic electricity rates.

Simon Lightwood, buses and local transport minister, said the change cuts unnecessary red tape. He noted that EV sales are up 36% on last year, with over 190,000 people making the switch. The move follows a record month for electric vehicle sales in the UK, with 99,199 battery electric cars sold in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Vicky Edmonds, chief executive of EVA England, welcomed the decision and said it would make EVs more accessible to people without driveways. She noted that research found 60% of petrol and diesel drivers without off-street parking would never consider an EV. Being able to connect a car parked on the street to cheaper home electricity could help change that perception, she said.

Edmonds added that the next step depends on local authorities and landlords to make these solutions easier to access in practice. Simon Williams, head of policy at the RAC, also supported the decision.

How it is being reported

• EV charging rule change could save Cumbrian drivers up to £300EV drivers can install cross-pavement home chargers without planning permission, saving up to £300 under a new Government move for those without driveways.Cumberland News · 21 Oct, 08:28
• EV charging rule change could save Cumbrian drivers up to £300EV drivers can install cross-pavement home chargers without planning permission, saving up to £300 under a new Government move for those without driveways.NW Evening Mail · 21 Oct, 08:28
• EV charging rule change could save Cumbrian drivers up to £300EV drivers can install cross-pavement home chargers without planning permission, saving up to £300 under a new Government move for those without driveways.Whitehaven News · 21 Oct, 08:28
• EV charging rule change could save Cumbrian drivers up to £300EV drivers can install cross-pavement home chargers without planning permission, saving up to £300 under a new Government move for those without driveways.Westmorland Gazette · 21 Oct, 08:28

In this story: Government · Simon Lightwood · Vicky Edmonds · EVA England · Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders · RAC · Simon Williams · Cumbria

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