New driveway rule kicks in for every household in england


New driveway rule kicks in for every household in england

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LABOUR PARTY GOVERNMENT HAS MOVED TO SLASH RED TAPE ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS TO SAVE DRIVERS £1,100 A YEAR AND 'MONTHS OF DELAYS'. 06:25, 30 May 2025 A new driveway law will


hit every household in England - starting this week. The Labour Party government has moved to slash red tape on electric vehicle chargers to save drivers £1,100 a year and 'months of


delays'. The Future of Roads Minister said the cutting of red tape would help the 'EV revolution'. Labour has announced plans to cut red tape on electric vehicle chargers


which will remove the need to submit planning applications. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has confirmed that drivers will be able to save up to £1,100 a year as the Government


"makes it easier than ever to install EV chargers." READ MORE LLOYDS BANK BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT Ms Greenwood, the Labour MP


for Nottingham South, said: "We're cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more


chargepoints to power from and less red tape to deal with. Article continues below "We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing over £2.3billion to


support drivers and back British carmakers through international trade deals - creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future as part of our Plan for Change." Lewis


Gardiner, Operations Director at Osprey Charging Network, said the Government announcement was "hugely welcome" and will make a "real difference". He added:


"Removing the need for planning permission for essential electrical infrastructure like substations across the majority of sites will save months of delays, reduce costs and accelerate


the delivery of the rapid charging hubs drivers need." Article continues below Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's Chief Property and Procurement Officer and MD of Smart Charge, welcomed


the "streamlined approach" to installing chargers. Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at The AA, said the Government should be "doing all it can". He continued:


"Removing the planning rules is a positive step and will help accelerate installations. The crucial element is ensuring grid connection in a timely manner. This is especially important


in rural locations and areas where there is no dedicated off-street parking."