UK removes planning permission for cross-pavement home EV chargers
The UK Department for Transport said from 21 October drivers can install qualifying cross-pavement home EV chargers without planning permission. The government said removing the permission process could save up to £300 on installation and make home charging available from 2p per mile.
Event / data period: 2026-10-21
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The measure is aimed at residents without off-street parking, allowing a cable channel to connect a home to a car parked at the kerb. The department also announced planning changes intended to simplify larger public charging hubs and opened consultations on access for tenants and leaseholders and charger requirements in new or refurbished covered car parks.
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Costs stated by the government
Maximum installation saving in GBP and starting home-charging price in GBP per mile as stated by the government.
| Maximum installation saving | 300 |
| Home charging cost (per mile) | 0.02 |
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Figures retain the government’s “up to” saving and “from” cost qualifications; no user-specific cost is calculated. The source’s 2 pence is shown as GBP 0.02, using 100 pence = GBP 1.
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