If your home has off-street parking it is likely the installation of a domestic electric vehicle charger will fall under permitted development rights. As such, no planning application is required before the installation begins, provided it meets the criteria.

Planning permission is usually required for:

• On-street parking

• Conservation areas  

• Listed buildings

• Areas where the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers is restricted  

• More than one upstand per parking space.

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Building regulations approval is always required when installing an EV home charger and a competent and reputable installer should be used. There are specific processes related to notifying your local building control authority of a new installation.

Electric cars are better for the environment than petrol and diesel cars as they produce less emissions. To encourage motorists to switch to electric powered cars, there are various incentives available, such as grants for tenants or homeowners to help buy and install a charge point on a property that has on-street parking. .