Cookie Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Hello All - am I correct that an EV charger is now required in any new residential build which has its own parking allocation? This is what I read from the regs, but the builder doesn't think it's true... he's our main contractor. Same builder has just installed two houses with just cabling and no actual charger. The electric installation team seems to be fine either way - we can install cabling for a future fit, or they'll do the EV charger now. We were avoiding it and just doing cabling as we don't have an EV ourselves. However - as I read the regs, we have to? I've referred to Approved document S for this. I had read there were fines possible for not including a charger and wanted to warn others who are self building in our area. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrymartin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 That's my understanding - EV charge point required. The only time you could install ducting or cabling instead is if you can prove the total cost would be in excess of £3600 as I read the regulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Yes You will need it in and working for sign off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 when did this come into the regs? i didn't put one in for a site approved for BR's in 2021, completed this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 minute ago, Moonshine said: when did this come into the regs? i didn't put one in for a site approved for BR's in 2021, completed this year. No we didn’t put one in our previous Think 22 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrymartin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Correct. In effect from 15th June 2022. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 35 minutes ago, garrymartin said: Correct. In effect from 15th June 2022. looked like i dodged that one, as well as the changes in ADO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Approved Document S.. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-for-charging-electric-vehicles-approved-document-s Quote The erection of new residential buildings S1. (1) A new residential building with associated parking must have access to electric vehicle charge points as provided for in paragraph (2). (2) The number of associated parking spaces which have access to electric vehicle charge points must be— (a) the total number of associated parking spaces, where there are fewer associated parking spaces than there are dwellings contained in the residential building; or (b) the number of associated parking spaces that is equal to the total number of dwellings contained in the residential building, where there are the same number of associated parking spaces as, or more associated parking spaces than, there are dwellings. (3) Cable routes for electric vehicle charge points must be installed in any associated parking spaces which do not, in accordance with paragraph (2), have an electric vehicle charge point where— (a) a new residential building has more than 10 associated parking spaces; and (b) there are more associated parking spaces than there are dwellings contained in the residential building. Might have to read that a few times to work out how many are needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 OK I'm so sorry I am useless on here - yet again I find I can't figure out how to reply directly to people who kindly commented on my own post! To those who said yes, I am correct - I've now been told (architect) that if I started my build prior to the regs (foundations started July 2021) then I do not have to comply with those new regs. My friend Google seems to say I do though. Aargh, please advise as I trust you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrymartin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 "Part S came into force on 15 June 2022. However, it will not apply in relation to building work where a building notice or an initial notice has been given to, or full plans deposited with, a local authority before 15 June 2022, provided that the building work is started before 15 June 2023." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Sorry GarryMartin I wish I could figure out how to reply direct! Thank you so much, that's much more clear. Much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrymartin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 You use the @ sign in your reply, and then the name of the person. As you start to type the name, a popup box will appear and you can select the person you want to respond to. So @Cookie, you're welcome! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 @garrymartin thanks so much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrymartin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Just now, Cookie said: @garrymartin thanks so much! Yay! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Stick the cable in now regardless, very little cost, and means when you need a charger in the future, it'll be an easy install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canski Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I have had to install one car charger and make provision for the installation of 2 more. I got planning through after the June 22 deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Our council make it a planning decision condition to fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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