Guide · EV chargers
Do I need planning permission for a home EV charger?
Checked by our installers · New rules from 21 October 2026
Short answer
Usually no. From 21 October 2026, a wall charger at a house in England doesn't need planning permission, as long as it follows four simple rules.
We check all four for you at the free survey.
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The four rules — no permission needed if…
- 1
It's no higher than 1.6 m from the ground.
- 2
You're not in a conservation area. If you are, ask your council first.
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On a wall by the pavement, it sticks out no more than 20 cm and leaves at least 1.5 m of pavement.
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Cable across the pavement? Only through an approved channel, fitted by or with permission from the council.
These rules apply in England. Source: The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2026, legislation.gov.uk.
Quick answers
Can I have a charger if I have no driveway?
Only if the cable can cross the pavement through an approved channel, which your council has to agree to.
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