The new rules will allow cross pavement charging channels to be installed without planning permission
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England’s new cross-pavement charging rules are set to make life easier for drivers who live without a driveway, as homes without off-street parking prepare for a change in how they can power electric vehicles.
From Wednesday, 21 October 2026, eligible households in England will be able to install approved pavement cable channels, often referred to as gullies, and associated domestic charge points without having to submit a standard planning application, provided the work is authorised by the relevant highway authority.
The move comes as demand for energy-saving home improvements continues to rise. Research cited by Together found that searches for ‘electric vehicle’ charging points have jumped sharply over the past year, alongside strong increases in interest in smart heating controls, triple glazing and heat pumps.
The property finance group said more than a third of Britons wanted to make energy-saving upgrades but could not afford to do so, while half of those surveyed identified cost as the main barrier to improving home efficiency.
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