Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

2026-05-12 · Department for Transport · 1089 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has for permitted development rights for cross pavement electric vehicle charging to be introduced in England.

Answer

The Government understands planning is key to the rollout of EV charging infrastructure and is working to ensure the system supports installations. As announced in April, we will introduce permitted development rights to expand EV charging provision, allo...