B6.6.4 Integrating EV parking requirements

Code: C6.28

EV charging spaces must:

  • be conveniently located within 50 metres of primary building entrances to ensure ease of access for all users

  • be positioned in well-lit locations with good natural surveillance (for example, visible from occupied buildings or active frontages) to ensure user safety and discourage misuse or vandalism

  • include dedicated provision for employees, visitors, and accessible parking bays, designed to meet relevant accessibility standards

  • be clearly signed to indicate that the spaces are reserved for EV charging only

  • provide clear, visible instructions for how to operate the charging equipment

  • be positioned and arranged to prevent cables from trailing across footways or cycle routes, avoiding trip hazards and maintaining safe circulation

Guidance: G6.16

EV charging stations, associated cabling, and any related equipment should be carefully integrated into the overall landscape and hardscape design of the site. This should include:

  • ensuring equipment is positioned and designed to minimise visual clutter, avoiding unsightly or obstructive installations that detract from the quality of the public realm

  • where possible, co-locating EV infrastructure with other site furniture (such as lighting columns or shelters) or screening it with planting and other landscape elements, without compromising functionality or accessibility

  • ensuring materials, finishes, and colours for charging equipment and associated fixtures complement the surrounding street furniture and hard landscaping

  • consideration of CCTV coverage, where appropriate to ensure that there is no damage or theft of cables

Guidance: G6.17

New developments should plan and deliver EV charging infrastructure during construction that exceeds the minimum requirements as outlined in the District-Wide Cycle and Other Parking Standards (Appendix 7). This includes installing passive infrastructure (such as ducting, electrical capacity, and reserved space) to future-proof the site for rising demand and enable easy expansion of active charging points. Passive provision should cover all employee and visitor parking areas, including service yards where applicable.

Green sign saying Charge Here and a blurred image of the top of the charging point

Figure 210: Shows clear instructions provided on an EV charging unit (Code: C6.28)

Overhead view of two parked cars in parking bays charging their vehicles with electrical points. The parking bays are in a differing red paved material adjoining the tarmac road. There is also a sand coloured resin path behind the parking area and shrub planting.

Figure 211: Shows clear signage and graphics denoting EV charging bays to users (Code: C6.28)

Multiple parked vehicles in marked parking bays. The view is highlighting slim black free-standing electrical charge points that are located on the adjacent footway behind the parked vehicles. There is also tree planting visible in the background.

Figure 212: Shows sleek, simple EV charging units, selected to complement the hard landscaping (Guidance: G6.16)