Planning rules which limit the size and location of heat pumps and electric vehicle (EV) charge points could be scrapped under proposals put forward by government. The announcement forms part of a wider review of permitted development rights, which aims to cut red tape preventing homeowners and businesses from upgrading their properties. In particular, the review is looking to relax planning rules which would allow home and business owners to carry out upgrades without planning permission – such as installing heat pumps and EV charging points.
Heat pump and EV charger limits to be ripped up
