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Electric Vehicles: Charging Points

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 22 May 2026UIN 1089

The 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.

Answered by Keir Mather

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, allowing for cross-pavement charging solutions and associated charging points.

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