Starting May 29, new UK government regulations remove the need for planning permission to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers. This change simplifies and accelerates the process for individuals and businesses to install EV charging infrastructure.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood highlighted the reforms as a way to “cut down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution,” making it easier and cheaper to expand the charging network.
The streamlined rules apply to both private and public EV sockets, benefiting homeowners installing chargers on driveways and businesses installing workplace and public chargers. The UK currently has nearly 80,000 public chargepoints, with one added every 29 minutes.
These reforms complement existing government grants that offer up to £350 off home charger installation costs for renters, flat owners, and on-street parking users. The government sees this as a key step toward accelerating EV adoption, boosting the economy, and creating high-paid jobs in a growing industry.
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