For most houses with off-street parking, installing a wall-mounted EV charger doesn't need planning permission — it's covered by permitted development rights, subject to conditions such as size limits and where on the property it's mounted. Many free-standing chargers in off-street parking are covered too, again with limits on height.
The situations to check first are listed buildings, conservation areas and flats. Homes in a conservation area or the setting of a listed building can have tighter restrictions, particularly on the side facing the road. In a flat, you'll usually also need the freeholder's or management company's agreement for any installation in shared or allocated parking.
If your cable has to cross a public footpath to reach an on-street space, that's a different matter — it needs consent from the local council, and not every council allows it. Our area pages name the relevant council for each North East town we cover.
If you're unsure, ask your installer to check during the survey; it's a routine question for them. Tell us your situation in the quote form and we'll help you get a sensible answer.
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