Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Require Councils to Permit Cross-Pavement EV Charging
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
Require local councils to allow residents without driveways to install safe cross-pavement EV charging gullies. We think this would support EV adoption, reduce barriers, and help the UK meet climate targets while keeping pavements safe and accessible.
We believe that many households cannot install EV chargers because they have no driveway and that councils often block cross-pavement solutions. We think allowing safe, discreet charging gullies would make EV ownership accessible to more people, encourage the switch to electric vehicles, support the UK’s climate goals, and ensure pavements remain safe and usable. I urge the Government to update planning rules to require councils to permit this.
Timeline
| 6 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
6 Jan 2026
Closed
6 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.