3.8.7 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
The Cheshire West and Chester Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy (2023-2027)opens new window sets out the borough's approach to public EV charging and provision requirements. This section sets out high-level design principles for both private and public charging infrastructure.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging points must not obstruct pedestrian walkways or intrude on existing pedestrian or cycling space.
Provision of private EV charging infrastructure should be provided in accordance with the requirements of Building Regulations Approved Document S (Infrastructure for the charging of electric vehicles).
On retrofit schemes, EV charging points should be provided within buildouts where feasible, as this approach does not reduce pavement width, can help slow traffic, and can be combined with street trees and greenery.
Development proposals could provide EV charging infrastructure beyond the minimum requirements of Building Regulations where there is evidence of current or future demand.
Proposals could also incorporate publicly accessible or 'on-the-go' EV charging facilities where these support the anticipated needs of future residents, visitors, employees or other building users, and align with the council's EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy.