Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of changing the rules on cross-pavement electric vehicle charging so that residents whose property boundary is more than two metres from the pavement, including those living in flats, are able to access this support.

In May 2025, the Government amended permitted development rights, removing the 2-metre set back requirement for qualifying off-street electric vehicle charge point installations.

Furthermore, the Government is introducing permitted development rights for cross-pavement solutions and associated electric vehicle charge points to make installations quicker, cheaper and more straightforward for residents without off-street parking. This will help more households access domestic charging, with local authorities continuing to approve cross-pavement solutions to ensure safety and accessibility are protected.