Overview
- Homeowners can install one wall-mounted or pedestal charger on a private driveway without applying for householder planning permission.
- Units must not exceed 0.2 cubic metres in volume and must be positioned at least two metres from the public highway.
- The policy, introduced last summer, is intended to encourage hesitant motorists to switch from petrol and diesel to electric vehicles.
- Industry reaction has been positive, with Osprey Charging Network’s Lewis Gardiner saying the change will cut delays, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery of rapid charging hubs.
- Constraints remain for many households, including freeholder consent for leaseholders, title-deed restrictions on some new builds, and potential disputes on shared driveways.