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Logistics UK reacts as government announces plans to reduce red tape for EV charge points
Drivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle charge points, helping them save up to £1,100 a year.
Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, has confirmed that from 29 May, drivers and businesses will no longer need to submit a planning application to install public or private EV sockets. By cutting down on paperwork, more EV owners with a driveway will find it easier, quicker and cheaper to install a private charge point and power up their EVs at home.
This will unlock savings of up to £1,100 a year compared to running a petrol or diesel car. With planning changes also applying to workplace and public charge points, businesses will be able to install new sockets faster and for less, helping increase the number of public charge points so that EV owners can charge more easily, wherever they live and drive.
Speaking about the legislative change Ms Greenwood, 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 charge points to power from and less red tape to deal with.
"We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing over £2.3 billion 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."
Stephanie Haszczyn, Senior Policy Manager at Logistics UK commented: “The government’s announcement, that businesses will no longer require planning consent to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points, is a welcome, pragmatic step for forwards for the logistics sector as the industry looks to decarbonise. This decision will remove barriers for our member businesses which are investing in the vital infrastructure needed to decarbonise, and reduce unnecessary delays and costs.
“Our industry is committed to decarbonising and is already making significant strides in transitioning away from fossil fuels. As an industry that underpins the entire UK economy we want to see regulation that supports the net-zero transition for logistics, not slow it down.
“However, planning reform is not enough. Challenges remain as there is still an urgent need to upgrade the electricity grid and provide sufficient power to logistics businesses, many of which are situated away from city-centre locations. This upgrade will be vital to ensure these organisations have access to the power they need both now and in the future: without it, there is real risk that the sector will be unable to meet decarbonisation targets, despite the investment and will to do so.”
Published On: 15/07/2025 12:00:00
