England removes planning barriers to home EV chargers on streets
Reported byElectrive ↗·Sourced by Goodlede
England's government brought new permitted development rights into force on October 21, 2026, allowing homeowners to install cross-pavement EV chargers without planning permission. The change removes a key barrier for the estimated 60% of petrol and diesel drivers without off-street parking who currently would not consider an EV, and could save households up to £300 in installation costs.
Installations still require authorisation from highway authorities, and street works permissions may apply. The change does not remove all obstacles.
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