UK government removes planning consent for curbside EV chargers, promising up to £300 savings
The UK government announced that electric-vehicle owners will no longer need planning permission to install cross-pavement chargers, a move said to save drivers up to £300.
From today, electric-vehicle owners in the United Kingdom can install cross-pavement charging points without obtaining planning permission, according to a government announcement. The scheme still requires authorisation from the relevant local council, but it eliminates a previous bureaucratic hurdle. Officials say the reform could cut up to £300 from installation costs, making home charging more affordable for those lacking off-street parking.
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood linked the policy to rising EV sales, which are up 36% year-on-year, and to ongoing consultations aimed at simplifying home-charging requirements in new buildings. The RAC’s policy head Simon Williams welcomed the step, noting that domestic electricity is taxed at zero rate compared with the 20% VAT on public chargers.
Why it matters
Easier, cheaper home charging could boost EV uptake and reduce reliance on public chargers.
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