2026 council comparison
Dropped-kerb, disabled-bay and EV charging rules by council
Compare three residential highway services across ten core authorities, plus expanded on-street EV charging guidance for homes without driveways.
At-a-glance comparison
What each authority currently publishes
Construction, planning, utility relocation and other site-specific dropped-kerb costs are additional unless stated.
| Authority | Dropped-kerb application | Disabled bay | EV pavement channel | Official sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Council | £210.18 Last verified; the live official page currently omits both fee amounts. Construction and site extras excluded. | No application fee stated Advisory bay Allow up to 12 months | Trial planned — expressions of interest open Trial details and eligible areas have not yet been published | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| Hertfordshire County Council | £139.00 Application stage only. Construction and site extras excluded. | Free Advisory bay Initial decision normally around 8 weeks | St Albans trial — AL1 to AL5 only Only postcodes AL1, AL2, AL3, AL4 and AL5 | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| Cambridgeshire County Council | £414.00 Application stage only. Construction and site extras excluded. | Council-funded subject to budget; about £1,700 if self-funded Shared disabled bay Legal process can take up to 12 months | Phase-one applications closed; phase-two interest by email Cambridgeshire County Council area; phase-one intake closed in every district; Peterborough is separate | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| Suffolk County Council | £450.00 Application stage only. Construction and site extras excluded. | Free Advisory bay Allow up to 12 months | Home EV charging-channel application available Authority-wide, subject to published site criteria | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| Kent County Council | £500.00 Application stage only. Construction and site extras excluded. | Varies by district Varies by district Varies by district | Cross-pavement solutions are not currently allowed No private cross-pavement route currently available | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| Surrey County Council | £383.00 Application stage only. Construction and site extras excluded. | Free Usually advisory About 6 months; up to 18 months where a traffic order is needed | Cable-gully applications open Countywide for eligible sites on Surrey-maintained public highway | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Enfield | £301.00 Application stage only. Construction: £339/m²; qualifying planned works £271/m²; traffic-sensitive uplift £52/m². | Free for new applicants; £200 to convert an existing bay Permit-holder disabled bay Minimum process around 3 months | Borough-wide footway-channel scheme available Borough-wide rollout, subject to property and footway criteria | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Havering | £261.00 Application stage only. Construction and site extras excluded. | Check with council Enforceable shared bay Occupational-therapy and legal assessment required | No clear household pavement-channel scheme found Public on-street charging rollout only | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Redbridge | £830.00 Includes £376.00 legal agreement. Construction and site extras excluded. | Free Advisory bay Usually 8–12 weeks | Pavement-channel pilot planned for 2026/27 Borough pilot; official expression of interest is open | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Waltham Forest | £875.00 Includes £400.00 conditional legal agreement. Construction and site extras excluded. | No charge stated Enforceable in controlled zones; otherwise on request No dependable timescale stated | Private cross-pavement charging is not permitted Use the public charging network or request a public location | Dropped-kerb guidance Disabled-bay guidance EV charging guidance |
Expanded EV coverage
Additional on-street home-charging authorities
These councils are included in the EV postcode checker and local guides, but not yet in all three My Street Status services.
| Authority | Current EV position | Published cost position | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfordshire County Council | Cable-channel service open — protected-site applications paused Countywide subject to site checks; conservation-area, listed-building and scheduled-monument cases temporarily paused | £300 for a standard channel up to 2.5m and first two years; longer or complex works extra; about £100 annually thereafter The published price is subsidised through government grant funding | EV charging guidance |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | County cable-channel pilot remains open Nottinghamshire County Council area, subject to pilot eligibility and site assessment | Pilot funding covers a channel up to 2m; wider routes receive a separate quote The resident still pays for the approved home chargepoint and any excess channel length | EV charging guidance |
| Stoke-on-Trent City Council | Cross Pavement Gully Scheme open Citywide for eligible residents without off-street parking | The council currently subsidises 100% of the gully installation cost The resident pays for the compliant home chargepoint and any separate electrical work | EV charging guidance |
| Slough Borough Council | Cross-pavement charging-channel route available Borough-wide, subject to pavement, parking, planning and licence checks | A £399 grant contribution is published; complex works can cost more The £399 figure is a contribution, not a guaranteed all-in installation price | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Richmond upon Thames | EV footway-channel applications open Borough-wide, although the council warns that many addresses will not be suitable | £100 application; £250 subsidised installation; £150 three-year licence A separate government home-chargepoint grant may be available where its conditions are met | EV charging guidance |
| Devon County Council | Joint Devon and Torbay trial concluded Devon County Council area; applications are currently closed | The former trial installation was free; no current application price is published Business-as-usual applications are anticipated from early 2027 | EV charging guidance |
| Torbay Council | Joint Devon and Torbay trial concluded Torbay Council area; applications are currently closed | The former trial installation was free; no current application price is published Business-as-usual applications are anticipated from early 2027 | EV charging guidance |
| Salford City Council | EV pavement-channel pilot accepting applications Citywide pilot, subject to highway suitability and available funding | Early eligible applicants may be fully funded while the limited grant remains Later applicants may need to contribute and will receive a quotation before proceeding | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Haringey | Invite-only pilot — general applications closed Invite-only pilot; possible wider rollout by summer 2027 | No generally available resident price is currently published The invited pilot is subsidised by government pavement-channel funding | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Wandsworth | Interest registration open; full application route not yet verified Borough scheme announced; initial-interest route currently available | £100 application; £250 subsidised installation; £150 three-year licence The £250 installation price reflects a £1,000 Department for Transport grant | EV charging guidance |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich | Limited trial full — expressions of interest accepted Up to 75 trial households; current places are full | £1,338.39 first-year council licence fee per participating household The council says up to £1,200 grant funding can support installation | EV charging guidance |
| Reading Borough Council | Home EV charging-channel applications open Borough-wide for eligible homes without off-street parking | £1,054.80 estimated installation plus a £75 licence; £575 total where current funding applies Where channel funding is available, the resident contribution is £500 plus the £75 licence; £4.99 monthly maintenance applies after two years | EV charging guidance |
| Manchester City Council | EV cable-channel interest route open Manchester residential properties without access to any off-street parking, subject to highway assessment | £949 to £1,424.50, depending on the pavement surface Limited first-come funding may cover eligible Band A, Manchester-licensed taxi or private-hire, Blue Badge or Motability applicants | EV charging guidance |
| Leeds City Council | 12-month cross-pavement channel pilot open Leeds district homes without off-street parking, on publicly adopted highway and subject to pilot capacity and site suitability | £63.84 non-refundable survey; then £1,250 including the £349.68 highway licence A government grant of up to £500 may apply if obtained before the channel and home charger are installed; £4.99 monthly maintenance starts in month 25 | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Bromley | Cross-pavement charging applications open Borough-wide for suitable residential locations without off-street parking | £100 non-refundable application plus £699 installation; home charger extra The £799 council-and-installation total excludes the wallbox and any separate electrical or planning work | EV charging guidance |
| Thurrock Council | EV cross-pavement solution applications open Thurrock residents without off-street parking, subject to the published highway and electrical criteria | £100 non-refundable application fee; no separate standard installation price is published The resident also pays for the home charger, planning where required, insurance and an annual electrical inspection | EV charging guidance |
| Cornwall Council | EV charging-channel applications open Cornwall Council highway area, subject to site assessment and available funding | £184 highway licence; installation may receive up to £1,200 subsidy The subsidy is subject to eligibility and available funding; the home charger and other property works remain separate | EV charging guidance |
| South Gloucestershire Council | Electric vehicle pavement-channel trial open South Gloucestershire Council area, subject to trial capacity and site suitability | £250 non-refundable site assessment; no further channel installation charge if accepted The resident remains responsible for the home chargepoint and any separate electrical or property work | EV charging guidance |
| Sunderland City Council | Limited pavement-channel trial — register interest Sunderland residents without a driveway, subject to council assessment and trial availability | £350 one-off resident contribution towards installation The council does not publish a separate household grant or wallbox contribution on this route | EV charging guidance |
| Lincolnshire County Council | Protected temporary cable route permitted Lincolnshire County Council highway area; not North Lincolnshire or North East Lincolnshire | No council licence or application fee for a compliant temporary cable This is not a permanent channel, and temporary cable covers are not eligible for the government cross-pavement channel grant | EV charging guidance |
| Southend-on-Sea City Council | Protected temporary cable route permitted Southend-on-Sea, for same-side kerbside charging within the council's published distance and safety rules | No council licence or application fee for compliant temporary cable placement Permanent gullies and overhead arms are not permitted; the council strongly advises a full-width cable protector | EV charging guidance |
| Milton Keynes City Council | Extended trial - up to 100 channels Milton Keynes highway area; individual location assessment required | £99 non-refundable assessment; £900 installation; £50 annually after three years National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| West Berkshire Council | Approved channel applications open West Berkshire highway area; individual location assessment required | Usual £198 licence application fee funded while grant support lasts; supplier installation extra National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Rochdale Borough Council | Council-installed channel applications open Rochdale highway area; individual location assessment required | Individual quotation; electrical work and possible site extras separate National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Norfolk County Council | Temporary covered cable - permission required; channels prohibited Norfolk highway area; individual location assessment required | £64.68 application; permission valid for two years; no refund on refusal Temporary cable covers do not qualify for the national cross-pavement chargepoint grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Plymouth City Council | Apply for consideration in a planned trial Plymouth highway area; individual location assessment required | Channel installation free during the trial; private charger costs separate National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Central Bedfordshire Council | Extended trial - paid applications open Central Bedfordshire highway area; individual location assessment required | £999 standard total: £147.40 non-refundable deposit + £851.60 balance; £150 discount for successful applicants National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Cumberland Council | Pilot channel applications available Cumberland highway area only; excludes Westmorland and Furness | £500 resident contribution towards the channel; S178 licence free during the pilot; charger and site extras separate National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Northumberland County Council | Council channel application and quotation route Northumberland highway area; individual location and legal parking checks apply | Individual council installation quotation; confirm all charges and licence terms before paying National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Bolton Council | Limited pilot - expressions of interest invited Bolton borough; limited pilot places subject to technical and safety assessment | Supplier installation and subscription charges; obtain a current quotation; no fixed council price published National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Lancashire County Council | Council cable-gully enquiry route Lancashire County Council highway area; excludes Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen | Current fees, funding and installation capacity must be confirmed with the council National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify. | EV charging guidance |
| Hampshire County Council | Temporary cable guidance - no written approval; channels prohibited Hampshire County Council highway area; excludes Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight | No EV cable licence currently required; resident supplies equipment and remains responsible for liability Temporary cable covers do not qualify for the national cross-pavement chargepoint grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Dorset Council | Trial planned - email interest invited Dorset Council highway area; excludes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | Trial timetable, fees and eligibility have not yet been published No present channel approval is offered by this planned route. Check the national grant only after highway consent is available and before installing a charger. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham | Expressions of interest closed — existing submissions under review Hammersmith & Fulham highway authority area; individual location and safety checks apply | Fees and final trial criteria are not yet published A planned trial or screening response does not establish grant eligibility. Check highway consent and the current national grant before installing a charger; funding is not automatic. | EV charging guidance |
| Kirklees Council | 12-month trial approved — resident launch not yet verified Kirklees highway authority area; individual location and safety checks apply | Approved fees: £75 inspection/application, £297 Section 178 licence and £115 three-year renewal; installation is additional A planned trial or screening response does not establish grant eligibility. Check highway consent and the current national grant before installing a charger; funding is not automatic. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Brent | Trial registrations paused — existing applicants await selection Brent highway authority area; individual location and safety checks apply | Resident charges and any reopening date must be confirmed; registrations currently paused A prior registration is not selection, highway permission or grant approval. Confirm all permissions and national grant eligibility before charger installation. | EV charging guidance |
| Tameside Council | Trial planned — applications expected early 2027 Tameside highway authority area; individual location and safety checks apply | Council announces a £600 contribution for ten years of maintenance; separate charger and electrical work extra A planned trial or screening response does not establish grant eligibility. Check highway consent and the current national grant before installing a charger; funding is not automatic. | EV charging guidance |
| North Northamptonshire Council | Trial forthcoming — no household application route yet North Northamptonshire highway authority area; individual location and safety checks apply | Eligibility, fees, licence terms and grants will be published at launch A planned trial or screening response does not establish grant eligibility. Check highway consent and the current national grant before installing a charger; funding is not automatic. | EV charging guidance |
| Bristol City Council | Applications closed — screening in 2026, trial expected 2027 Bristol highway authority area; individual location and safety checks apply | Current participant costs and grant support must be confirmed with the council A planned trial or screening response does not establish grant eligibility. Check highway consent and the current national grant before installing a charger; funding is not automatic. | EV charging guidance |
| Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council | Temporary protected cable permitted under strict local rules Stockport highway authority area; individual parking, safety and location conditions apply | No channel application; residents provide a compliant temporary cable protector Check the current national grant eligibility and obtain any required approval before installing a charger. A temporary cable, enquiry or planned trial does not establish eligibility. | EV charging guidance |
| Halton Borough Council | Cross-pavement pilot in development — register interest by email Halton highway authority area; individual parking, safety and location conditions apply | Current household fees and installation dates must be confirmed Check the current national grant eligibility and obtain any required approval before installing a charger. A temporary cable, enquiry or planned trial does not establish eligibility. | EV charging guidance |
| Newcastle City Council | Pilot being developed — applications not yet open Newcastle upon Tyne highway authority area; individual parking, safety and location conditions apply | Household eligibility, fees and funding terms have not yet been published Check the current national grant eligibility and obtain any required approval before installing a charger. A temporary cable, enquiry or planned trial does not establish eligibility. | EV charging guidance |
| Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | New cable-channel applications temporarily closed Blackburn with Darwen highway authority area; individual parking, safety and location conditions apply | No new applications accepted; confirm any future funding and resident charges at reopening Check the current national grant eligibility and obtain any required approval before installing a charger. A temporary cable, enquiry or planned trial does not establish eligibility. | EV charging guidance |
| North Yorkshire Council | Cross-pavement trial expressions of interest closed North Yorkshire highway authority area; individual parking, safety and location conditions apply | No new trial expression of interest or current household application route Check the current national grant eligibility and obtain any required approval before installing a charger. A temporary cable, enquiry or planned trial does not establish eligibility. | EV charging guidance |
| Sheffield City Council | Pavement cables and private cable gullies not currently permitted Sheffield highway authority area; individual parking, safety and location conditions apply | No household pavement-channel application route currently available Check the current national grant eligibility and obtain any required approval before installing a charger. A temporary cable, enquiry or planned trial does not establish eligibility. | EV charging guidance |
| Bracknell Forest Council | Council gully applications open, subject to a site assessment Bracknell Forest highway authority area; individual site and availability checks apply | Typical installation £1,650; current £1,200 contribution leaves about £450 for a standard installation The council currently contributes £1,200 towards installation. Confirm funding and your written quote; wider or difficult sites cost more. The separate national charger grant requires eligibility confirmation before installation. | EV charging guidance |
| Coventry City Council | Trojan Home trial registration; separate older gully trial Coventry highway authority area; individual site and availability checks apply | Trojan: no upfront installation charge, but £50/month subscription for 36 months (£1,800) The Trojan subscription is separate from a conventional cable-channel installation. Confirm the contract and any grant eligibility directly; do not assume the national embedded-channel grant applies to this system. | EV charging guidance |
| Middlesbrough Council | Council channel trial — submit an expression of interest first Middlesbrough highway authority area; individual site and availability checks apply | Section 178 licence free during the trial; installation quoted individually; two-year licence then renewal The council advertises 50% of channel and installation costs, capped at £500, for the first 20 eligible households. Confirm funds remain; this local support does not pay for the charger or cable. | EV charging guidance |
| Hartlepool Borough Council | Council-linked quotation route; advertised local grant deadline has passed Hartlepool highway authority area; individual site and availability checks apply | Individual quotation through Kerbo Charge; do not deduct the expired local £500 offer The published local £500 offer ended no later than 31 March 2026. No replacement funding has been verified. Ask for a current quotation and funding confirmation; the separate national charger grant has different rules. | EV charging guidance |
| Cheshire East Council | Register interest in the proposed cross-pavement trial Cheshire East highway authority area; individual site and availability checks apply | Household installation fees and final trial terms are not published on the resident page The household interest form says some grant funding is available, but residents must also meet costs; it gives no household award amount. Registration and wider public-charger funding do not guarantee a subsidy. Confirm the offer before commissioning work. | EV charging guidance |
| Wiltshire Council | Limited channel trial being developed — email to register interest Wiltshire highway authority area; individual site and availability checks apply | No current household installation fee or confirmed trial start date published An expression of interest does not secure a channel grant or permission. Wait for Wiltshire’s eligibility, costs and individual acceptance before relying on any funding. | EV charging guidance |
| Warwickshire County Council | Temporary protected cable permitted under local conditions; gullies unavailable Warwickshire highway authority area; individual safety, parking and availability checks apply | Resident supplies a compliant temporary protector; no current council gully installation route Temporary cable covers and mats do not qualify for the national embedded-channel chargepoint grant. Budget separately for safe equipment, insurance and any charger work. | EV charging guidance |
| Warrington Borough Council | Email interest invited; trial awaits approval, aiming for spring 2027 Warrington highway authority area; individual safety, parking and availability checks apply | Final household fees, eligibility and installation terms are not yet published No individual subsidy or free installation is established by the interest register. Ask for the council’s final funding and costs if the trial is approved. | EV charging guidance |
| Somerset Council | Pilot planned for early 2027; applications not open Somerset highway authority area; individual safety, parking and availability checks apply | Resident charges and funding terms will be published with the pilot The public LEVI charging programme does not provide an individual household channel award. No current household pilot funding offer is open; wait for the council’s published terms. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Bexley | Approved-provider route being prepared; household application details pending Bexley highway authority area; individual safety, parking and availability checks apply | Final household channel fees and funding eligibility are not yet published Government funding is intended to help eligible installations, but the council has not published an individual household award or final channel application terms. Public charging hubs are a separate service. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Harrow | Home-charging policy under development; no household gully application published Harrow highway authority area; individual safety, parking and availability checks apply | No household gully fees or final application terms currently published Public charging programmes and grants for other property types do not establish funding for a Harrow household pavement channel. Wait for the council’s final approved home-charging route. | EV charging guidance |
| North Tyneside Council | Regional-funded pilot announced; local application details pending North Tyneside highway authority area; individual safety, parking and availability checks apply | North Tyneside household fees, criteria and launch date not yet published The North East regional £1.2m fund is not an individual household grant award. The council says local criteria and conditions will determine suitability; no personal funding amount is confirmed. | EV charging guidance |
| Worcestershire County Council | Temporary cable protectors allowed under guidance; permanent gullies unsupported Worcestershire highway authority area; individual site, parking and permission checks apply | Resident provides a suitable temporary protector; no EV cable licence currently required Temporary cable covers do not qualify for the national embedded-channel chargepoint grant. The council’s temporary policy does not create a permanent gully route or approve a new charger’s planning position. | EV charging guidance |
| East Sussex County Council | Interest email published; household channel application not verified East Sussex highway authority area; individual site, parking and permission checks apply | No confirmed household application fee or current gully installation offer published The council page retains older grant wording. Do not treat it as confirmation that a current grant pays for a gully. Use the dedicated national charger-grant rules and obtain eligibility confirmation before installation. | EV charging guidance |
| West Sussex County Council | Public charging network published; no verified private channel application West Sussex highway authority area; individual site, parking and permission checks apply | Public charging tariffs depend on the operator; no household channel fee schedule verified The public charging partnership does not establish an individual household channel subsidy. A public charger location request is not permission or funding for a private home-supplied channel. | EV charging guidance |
| Leicestershire County Council | Private pavement cables, covers and charging gullies not currently permitted Leicestershire highway authority area; individual site, parking and permission checks apply | No private household pavement-channel application route currently published A national charger grant does not replace local highway permission. Leicestershire’s public LEVI projects fund shared charging provision, not an automatic private household channel award. | EV charging guidance |
| Liverpool City Council | Pavement cables and protectors prohibited; private channel route not verified Liverpool highway authority area; individual site, parking and permission checks apply | No verified household cable-channel application fee or installation offer Liverpool City Region funding or another borough’s pilot does not create a Liverpool household grant or highway approval. Confirm a Liverpool-specific approved route before relying on any subsidy. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Ealing | Cross-pavement charging not permitted; no current gully trial Ealing highway authority area; individual site, parking and permission checks apply | No household gully application or installation charge currently offered Public charging investment and national chargepoint grants do not establish permission for a private Ealing channel. No local household gully subsidy or open trial is confirmed. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Newham | Temporary covers by exception; permanent gullies unavailable Newham highway authority area; scheme-specific eligibility and individual permissions apply | No permanent household channel installation offer published Newham’s temporary cover exception does not qualify as an approved embedded channel for the national on-street chargepoint grant. Registering gully demand does not award funding. | EV charging guidance |
| Wigan Council | Trojan pre-registration; separate channel rollout awaiting decision Wigan highway authority area; scheme-specific eligibility and individual permissions apply | Published Trojan pilot: £50 a month for 36 months (£1,800), plus electricity; confirm any additional council fee The proposed £205,927 channel programme allocation is council funding, not an automatic household award. Trojan’s permanent underground connection is a different technology from a removable-cable gully; do not assume the same planning or grant route. | EV charging guidance |
| Buckinghamshire Council | Wendover trial ended; wider channel offer under review Buckinghamshire highway authority area; scheme-specific eligibility and individual permissions apply | Three trial channels were installed without applicant charges; no current wider household price or application confirmed The former free Wendover installations are historical trial funding, not a current countywide subsidy. Do not budget on a free channel or national charger award without a current approved route. | EV charging guidance |
| Brighton & Hove City Council | Targeted trial approved; open resident application not verified Brighton & Hove highway authority area; scheme-specific eligibility and individual permissions apply | Policy includes application, licence, installation and inspection costs; obtain current trial terms and subsidy confirmation The May 2026 report proposes £1,200 channel grants for a targeted trial. This is not a confirmed award for every resident or proof applications are open. Confirm launch, eligibility, availability and any remaining costs. | EV charging guidance |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council | Gully trial approved; current household intake not verified Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole highway authority area; scheme-specific eligibility and individual permissions apply | 2025 trial report proposed £130 application/site inspection plus resident-funded works; current fees need confirmation The 2025 report’s £350 grant and net installation estimates are outdated. Use current national charger-grant rules; do not assume a grant pays for the channel or deduct a subsidy before eligibility is confirmed. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Lewisham | Trial funding approved; household application not verified Lewisham highway authority area; scheme-specific eligibility and individual permissions apply | No current household channel application fee or resident installation offer verified Mayor and Cabinet approved use of a £183,000 DfT trial grant in September 2026. This is programme funding for the council; it is not a £183,000 resident award or confirmation of an individual subsidy. | EV charging guidance |
| Sefton Council | Cross-pavement interest email; policy under review Sefton borough; potential trial sites and strict eligibility are still being reviewed | No current household channel fee, subsidy award or installation offer confirmed The national household chargepoint grant is separate from council channel funding. Confirm eligibility and obtain OZEV confirmation before charger installation; funding or an enquiry alone does not grant permission. | EV charging guidance |
| Shropshire Council | Pavement-channel programme approved; household intake unverified Shropshire Council area; Telford and Wrekin is a separate highway authority | No verified current household price, application fee or personal subsidy The national household chargepoint grant is separate from council channel funding. Confirm eligibility and obtain OZEV confirmation before charger installation; funding or an enquiry alone does not grant permission. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Croydon | Funded pilot development; no verified household application Croydon borough; final household trial eligibility and intake need confirmation | Pilot funding announced; household fees, subsidies and operating terms unconfirmed The national household chargepoint grant is separate from council channel funding. Confirm eligibility and obtain OZEV confirmation before charger installation; funding or an enquiry alone does not grant permission. | EV charging guidance |
| Wirral Council | Regional cross-footway pilot authorised; current intake unverified Wirral; the wider Liverpool City Region pilot is not a borough-wide household offer | No current household quote, licence charge or personal funding award verified The national household chargepoint grant is separate from council channel funding. Confirm eligibility and obtain OZEV confirmation before charger installation; funding or an enquiry alone does not grant permission. | EV charging guidance |
| Gloucestershire County Council | No current household channel application verified Gloucestershire County Council highways; South Gloucestershire has its own separate scheme | No verified household application fee, installation offer or personal subsidy The national household chargepoint grant is separate from council channel funding. Confirm eligibility and obtain OZEV confirmation before charger installation; funding or an enquiry alone does not grant permission. | EV charging guidance |
| Bath and North East Somerset Council | Limited trial documented; current household intake unverified Bath and North East Somerset; Somerset Council is a separate authority | No verified current household quote, fees or remaining trial places The national household chargepoint grant is separate from council channel funding. Confirm eligibility and obtain OZEV confirmation before charger installation; funding or an enquiry alone does not grant permission. | EV charging guidance |
| Trafford Council | Gully trial approved; applications not open Trafford borough; Manchester and neighbouring boroughs have separate policies | Fixed trial fee not yet verified; announcement offers a £500 discount for the first up to 240 eligible applicants Check the current national on-street household grant separately: 75% of eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs up to £500, subject to eligibility and funding. Obtain required permissions and OZEV approval before installation; do not order works on the assumption that a council enquiry or funding announcement secures a grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Durham County Council | Dedicated cross-pavement enquiry route; acceptance unconfirmed Durham County Council area; Darlington is a separate highway authority | Current household installation costs, licence and grant contribution need a written council offer Check the current national on-street household grant separately: 75% of eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs up to £500, subject to eligibility and funding. Obtain required permissions and OZEV approval before installation; do not order works on the assumption that a council enquiry or funding announcement secures a grant. | EV charging guidance |
| City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council | Trial dates conflict with application wording; confirm before paying Bradford district; published trial requires a dedicated on-street bay immediately outside | Published trial figures: £95 non-refundable assessment; installation from £999 + VAT including first year; £50 annual licence from year two. Reconfirm current terms. Check the current national on-street household grant separately: 75% of eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs up to £500, subject to eligibility and funding. Obtain required permissions and OZEV approval before installation; do not order works on the assumption that a council enquiry or funding announcement secures a grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Staffordshire County Council | EV-gully consultation closed; household application unverified Staffordshire County Council highways; Stoke-on-Trent is a separate highway authority | Potential LEVI support discussed; no current household fee, subsidy or installation offer verified Check the current national on-street household grant separately: 75% of eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs up to £500, subject to eligibility and funding. Obtain required permissions and OZEV approval before installation; do not order works on the assumption that a council enquiry or funding announcement secures a grant. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Barnet | Cross-pavement trials monitored; no household channel intake verified Barnet borough; public Trojan street chargepoints are not private home-supply channels | No verified household channel offer; public charging tariffs depend on the operator Check the current national on-street household grant separately: 75% of eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs up to £500, subject to eligibility and funding. Obtain required permissions and OZEV approval before installation; do not order works on the assumption that a council enquiry or funding announcement secures a grant. | EV charging guidance |
| West Northamptonshire Council | Cross-pavement channel policy under review; no intake verified West Northamptonshire only; North Northamptonshire is a separate highway authority | No published household channel fee or installation offer verified Check the current national on-street household grant separately: 75% of eligible chargepoint purchase and installation costs up to £500, subject to eligibility and funding. Obtain required permissions and OZEV approval before installation; do not order works on the assumption that a council enquiry or funding announcement secures a grant. | EV charging guidance |
| City of Doncaster Council | Private pavement cables, gullies and other highway charging solutions not permitted City of Doncaster highway authority area; neighbouring South Yorkshire councils have separate rules | No permitted private highway installation offer; public charging costs depend on the operator No household channel award is established by these sources. A national chargepoint grant cannot override local highway restrictions. If an authorised route becomes available, check current eligibility and obtain required permissions and OZEV confirmation before charger installation; grants cannot be backdated. | EV charging guidance |
| Calderdale Council | Pavement channels, gullies and covered cables not permitted Calderdale borough, including Halifax, Brighouse and Todmorden; neighbouring West Yorkshire schemes do not apply | No current household channel installation offer; check public operator charging and parking terms No household channel award is established by these sources. A national chargepoint grant cannot override local highway restrictions. If an authorised route becomes available, check current eligibility and obtain required permissions and OZEV confirmation before charger installation; grants cannot be backdated. | EV charging guidance |
| City of York Council | Private pavement cables, gullies, protectors and ramps not permitted City of York Council area; North Yorkshire Council is a separate highway authority | No permitted private channel installation offer; confirm current public charging tariffs and parking terms No household channel award is established by these sources. A national chargepoint grant cannot override local highway restrictions. If an authorised route becomes available, check current eligibility and obtain required permissions and OZEV confirmation before charger installation; grants cannot be backdated. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Lambeth | Pavement charging cables, protectors and cable gullies not permitted Lambeth borough; other London boroughs have their own highway charging policies | No permitted household pavement-channel offer published on this council policy page No household channel award is established by these sources. A national chargepoint grant cannot override local highway restrictions. If an authorised route becomes available, check current eligibility and obtain required permissions and OZEV confirmation before charger installation; grants cannot be backdated. | EV charging guidance |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Gully-interest list open; no scheme decision or installation approval East Riding of Yorkshire highway authority area; Hull is a separate authority | No confirmed household gully fee or award; public network funding does not cover gullies A council enquiry, interest list or programme announcement does not secure a grant. The current national household grant supports eligible chargepoint purchase/installation costs at 75% up to £500, not an automatic award for pavement works. Obtain highway consent and required third-party permissions, then OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Hull City Council | Cross-pavement options under investigation; no household application verified Hull City Council highways; East Riding of Yorkshire has a separate interest process | No verified household channel price, licence fee or funding award A council enquiry, interest list or programme announcement does not secure a grant. The current national household grant supports eligible chargepoint purchase/installation costs at 75% up to £500, not an automatic award for pavement works. Obtain highway consent and required third-party permissions, then OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Wokingham Borough Council | April council response: Trojan trial on hold; restart not verified Wokingham borough; Reading, Bracknell Forest and West Berkshire have separate policies | Historical proposed Trojan terms: £50/month for 36 months (£1,800) plus electricity; not a verified current offer A council enquiry, interest list or programme announcement does not secure a grant. The current national household grant supports eligible chargepoint purchase/installation costs at 75% up to £500, not an automatic award for pavement works. Obtain highway consent and required third-party permissions, then OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Cheshire West and Chester Council | Resident charging enquiries invited; household channel application unverified Cheshire West and Chester; Cheshire East, Warrington and Halton have separate highway policies | No verified household channel fee, installation offer or personal subsidy A council enquiry, interest list or programme announcement does not secure a grant. The current national household grant supports eligible chargepoint purchase/installation costs at 75% up to £500, not an automatic award for pavement works. Obtain highway consent and required third-party permissions, then OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Birmingham City Council | Trailing cables not permitted; current household channel route unverified Birmingham City Council highways; Solihull and Warwickshire have separate rules | No verified current household channel application fee or installation offer A council enquiry, interest list or programme announcement does not secure a grant. The current national household grant supports eligible chargepoint purchase/installation costs at 75% up to £500, not an automatic award for pavement works. Obtain highway consent and required third-party permissions, then OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Gateshead Council | Home-to-street cables, including cable tunnels, not permitted Gateshead borough; Newcastle, County Durham and other neighbouring councils have separate policies | No permitted household highway-cable installation offer; public operator tariffs vary A council enquiry, interest list or programme announcement does not secure a grant. The current national household grant supports eligible chargepoint purchase/installation costs at 75% up to £500, not an automatic award for pavement works. Obtain highway consent and required third-party permissions, then OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Southampton City Council | Conditional temporary-cable guidance; no written approval or open gully intake Southampton council-owned public footpaths; other landowners and Hampshire County Council have separate rules | EV charging cables currently need no licence; no new household gully offer or fee verified Temporary cable covers do not qualify for the national on-street household chargepoint grant, which requires an authorised permanent cross-pavement solution. Southampton’s two monitored gullies do not establish household eligibility or a current funding offer. | EV charging guidance |
| Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council | Channel-interest email published; expected launch elapsed and unconfirmed Redcar and Cleveland borough; Middlesbrough and other Tees Valley councils have separate policies | No verified current household application fee, installation price or individual channel subsidy A local interest list, public charger request or policy announcement does not establish a grant award or highway consent. Where an authorised permanent route becomes available, check current national chargepoint grant eligibility and obtain permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Oldham Council | Council support recorded; current household channel intake unverified Oldham borough; other Greater Manchester councils have separate routes and conditions | No verified current household channel fee, provider offer or personal subsidy A local interest list, public charger request or policy announcement does not establish a grant award or highway consent. Where an authorised permanent route becomes available, check current national chargepoint grant eligibility and obtain permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Hounslow | Pavement cables and covers prohibited; borough gully rollout not planned Hounslow borough; Richmond and other London boroughs have separate highway policies | No current household gully offer; public charging and parking costs depend on the operator and bay A local interest list, public charger request or policy announcement does not establish a grant award or highway consent. Where an authorised permanent route becomes available, check current national chargepoint grant eligibility and obtain permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Knowsley Council | Pavement cables, protectors, channels, gullies and ramps not permitted Knowsley borough; Liverpool, Sefton and neighbouring councils have their own policies | No permitted household pavement-channel installation offer published A local interest list, public charger request or policy announcement does not establish a grant award or highway consent. Where an authorised permanent route becomes available, check current national chargepoint grant eligibility and obtain permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Southwark | Public lamppost requests available; private channel route unverified Southwark borough; Lambeth and other London boroughs have separate highway policies | No verified household channel fee; public charging and parking terms depend on operator and bay A local interest list, public charger request or policy announcement does not establish a grant award or highway consent. Where an authorised permanent route becomes available, check current national chargepoint grant eligibility and obtain permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Merton | Pavement gullies not permitted; public charging requests are separate Merton borough; neighbouring London boroughs have separate policies | No permitted household pavement-channel offer published A policy announcement, public charger request or procurement award does not establish highway consent or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Medway Council | Cross-pavement charging solutions not currently approved Medway unitary area; Kent County Council has a separate policy | No approved household cross-pavement installation price published A policy announcement, public charger request or procurement award does not establish highway consent or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council | General home charging needs off-street parking; dedicated Blue Badge bay enquiries Solihull borough; Birmingham and Warwickshire have separate highway policies | No general household channel fee or guaranteed Blue Badge installation offer verified A policy announcement, public charger request or procurement award does not establish highway consent or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Swindon Borough Council | Cross-pavement policy development funded; no household intake verified Swindon unitary area; Wiltshire Council has separate rules | Policy-development funding is not an individual installation award A policy announcement, public charger request or procurement award does not establish highway consent or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Portsmouth City Council | No current household channel application verified; public charging available Portsmouth unitary area; Southampton and Hampshire have separate policies | No verified household channel fee or installation offer A policy announcement, public charger request or procurement award does not establish highway consent or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Luton Borough Council | Channel procurement recorded; household intake and terms unverified Luton unitary area; Central Bedfordshire and Bedford have separate policies | Procurement value is not a household price or grant award A policy announcement, public charger request or procurement award does not establish highway consent or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames | Public charger suggestions available; household channel route unverified Kingston upon Thames highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No verified household channel application fee or installation offer Public charger suggestions, supplier marketing and a strategy do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If a council-authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Sutton | Public charging survey open; household channel application unverified Sutton highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No verified household channel application fee or installation offer Public charger suggestions, supplier marketing and a strategy do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If a council-authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Leicester City Council | October 2025 strategy records no approved channels; current household intake unverified Leicester highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No verified household channel application fee or installation offer Public charger suggestions, supplier marketing and a strategy do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If a council-authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Bedford Borough Council | Dated gully-trial intentions; current household intake unverified Bedford Borough highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel fee or installation offer verified A strategy, public charger request or funding announcement does not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Bury Council | Future pavement options discussed; no household intake verified Bury highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel fee or installation offer verified A strategy, public charger request or funding announcement does not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Isle of Wight Council | Earlier pilot timetable elapsed; current household route unverified Isle of Wight highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel fee or installation offer verified A strategy, public charger request or funding announcement does not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | Cross-pavement options under review; household intake unverified Rotherham highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel fee or installation offer verified A strategy, public charger request or funding announcement does not establish highway permission or a personal grant. If an authorised permanent household route becomes available, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Herefordshire Council | Conditional temporary-cable guidance; recessed gullies prohibited Herefordshire highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No recessed-gully application available; temporary equipment and insurance are separate A council enquiry or trial reference does not establish a grant award. The permanent-solution charger grant requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Rutland County Council | Private pavement cables, covers and gullies prohibited Rutland highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No approved household channel application available A council enquiry or trial reference does not establish a grant award. The permanent-solution charger grant requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Darlington Borough Council | Council policy rejects home-to-street cables and channels Darlington highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No approved household channel application available A council enquiry or trial reference does not establish a grant award. The permanent-solution charger grant requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| North Lincolnshire Council | Dedicated cross-pavement enquiry; scheme details forthcoming North Lincolnshire highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel price verified A council enquiry or trial reference does not establish a grant award. The permanent-solution charger grant requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Westmorland and Furness Council | Council trial documented; new household intake unverified Westmorland and Furness highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel price verified A council enquiry or trial reference does not establish a grant award. The permanent-solution charger grant requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| North East Lincolnshire Council | Channel terms discussed; current household intake unverified North East Lincolnshire highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current household channel price verified A council enquiry or trial reference does not establish a grant award. The permanent-solution charger grant requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council | Domestic highway cables and channels currently prohibited Barnsley highway authority area; neighbouring councils have separate rules | No approved household channel price or fee verified No approved household channel application is verified here. National planning rights or a public charger request do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. Any eligible permanent route requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; temporary covers are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Hackney | Pavement cables prohibited; household channel intake unverified Hackney highway authority area; neighbouring councils have separate rules | No approved household channel price or fee verified No approved household channel application is verified here. National planning rights or a public charger request do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. Any eligible permanent route requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; temporary covers are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Camden | Public charger requests available; household channel route unverified Camden highway authority area; neighbouring councils have separate rules | No approved household channel price or fee verified No approved household channel application is verified here. National planning rights or a public charger request do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. Any eligible permanent route requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; temporary covers are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Westminster City Council | Council does not grant permission for private highway charging Westminster highway authority area; neighbouring councils have separate rules | No approved household channel price or fee verified No approved household channel application is verified here. National planning rights or a public charger request do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. Any eligible permanent route requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; temporary covers are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Islington | Home pavement cables restricted; household channel intake unverified Islington highway authority area; neighbouring councils have separate rules | No approved household channel price or fee verified No approved household channel application is verified here. National planning rights or a public charger request do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. Any eligible permanent route requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; temporary covers are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Barking and Dagenham | Private cables across, above or beneath the highway prohibited Barking and Dagenham highway authority area; neighbouring councils have separate rules | No approved household channel price or fee verified No approved household channel application is verified here. National planning rights or a public charger request do not establish highway permission or a personal grant. Any eligible permanent route requires the relevant permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; temporary covers are excluded. | EV charging guidance |
| Derbyshire County Council | Channel programme developing; final criteria and intake unverified Derbyshire County Council highway area; Derby City is separate | No current approved household price or fee verified Programme funding, a public location request or a planning right does not grant household highway permission. For any future eligible permanent route, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded from the permanent-solution charger grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Derby City Council | Regional development recorded; current city household intake unverified Derby highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current approved household price or fee verified Programme funding, a public location request or a planning right does not grant household highway permission. For any future eligible permanent route, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded from the permanent-solution charger grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Nottingham City Council | Regional programme developing; city household intake unverified Nottingham City highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current approved household price or fee verified Programme funding, a public location request or a planning right does not grant household highway permission. For any future eligible permanent route, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded from the permanent-solution charger grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead | Published 2023 cable restriction; current household intake unverified Windsor and Maidenhead highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current approved household price or fee verified Programme funding, a public location request or a planning right does not grant household highway permission. For any future eligible permanent route, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded from the permanent-solution charger grant. | EV charging guidance |
| Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea | Cross-pavement solutions currently not accepted Kensington and Chelsea highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current approved household price or fee verified Programme funding, a public location request or a planning right does not grant household highway permission. For any future eligible permanent route, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded from the permanent-solution charger grant. | EV charging guidance |
| London Borough of Hillingdon | Pavement cables, covers and gullies currently prohibited Hillingdon highway authority area; neighbouring authorities have separate rules | No current approved household price or fee verified Programme funding, a public location request or a planning right does not grant household highway permission. For any future eligible permanent route, obtain required permissions and OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation. Temporary covers and mats are excluded from the permanent-solution charger grant. | EV charging guidance |
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| Authority | Rules represented in the checker | Road-status source | Data handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County Council | 5m × 2.5m space; parallel layout; gates; second access; drainage; Harlow overlay | Essex Highways highway-status service Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; link-out only until reuse is confirmed |
| Hertfordshire County Council | Perpendicular/parallel dimensions; junctions; lights; bays; gradient; second access; local overlays | Hertfordshire Gazetteer of Roads Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; link-out only until reuse is confirmed |
| Cambridgeshire County Council | 5m × 2.5m space; gates; drainage; junction and second-access assessment | Cambridgeshire highway records Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; link-out only until reuse is confirmed |
| Suffolk County Council | Standard/non-standard depth; parallel pre-advice; gates; equipment; drainage; second access | Suffolk highways and private roads Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; link-out only until reuse is confirmed |
| Kent County Council | Perpendicular/parallel dimensions; junctions; second access; gates; tree and lighting inspections | Kent public and private roads service Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; link-out only until reuse is confirmed |
| Surrey County Council | 4.8m × 2.4m space; parallel, junction, drainage and second-access assessment | Surrey road-adoption guidance Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; link-out only until reuse is confirmed |
| London Borough of Enfield | Main-road/TfL route; planning and heritage triggers; trees; dimensions sent for confirmation | Enfield adopted-road register and enquiry service Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; outbound link only, no data reuse |
| London Borough of Havering | 4.8m × 2.4m standard; 4.6m depth exception at 3m width; planning and site constraints | Havering Highways Register and maintained-road plans Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; outbound link only, no data reuse |
| London Borough of Redbridge | Planning and heritage triggers; drainage; mature trees; dimensions sent for confirmation | Redbridge adopted and private roads street register Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; outbound link only, no data reuse |
| London Borough of Waltham Forest | 4.8m × 2.5m; perpendicular parking; 4.8m second-access gap; drainage; 50% soft landscaping | Waltham Forest highway-status enquiry service (paid search) Open official lookup | Link-out only Council terms; outbound link only, no data reuse |
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