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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Annex 7 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact assessment, published in May 2025, how many (a) consents, (b) permissions and (c) permits will be required to place an electric vehicle charge point on (i) a public highway and (ii) private land.

Answer

Whether a chargepoint requires planning permission, a Section 50 licence, or a permit depends on factors such as size, location, and context.

In general, home, workplace, and smaller low-powered installations in off-street parking areas qualify as permitted development and do not require a planning application. However, permission may still be needed for certain existing properties particularly where issues like height, siting, or proximity to listed buildings arise and for larger rapid charging hubs that include electrical cabinets.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduces a measure to replace Section 50s with permits which would make it more efficient and cost-effective for chargepoint operators to install infrastructure. Additionally, to streamline development we have expanded permitted development rights and have launched a call for evidence to explore further improvements.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55271
Session
2024-26
Related items
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Impact Assessment
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Impact assessments
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Electric vehicles Planning permission Charging points
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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