Key facts
- Council scheme
- Electric vehicle cross-pavement charging cable licence: installation normally costs £1,200, including a subsidy from the Pavement Channel Grant. Applicants get approval in principle and a quote, then need planning permission for the home charger from their district council before the county installs the channel.
- Cross-pavement policy
- Allowed with a county council licence. You must be able to park fully on the road, tenants need the landowner's written permission, and no parking space is reserved.
- Charging hubs
- The county was awarded £6.735 million of LEVI funding for chargepoints, especially for residents without off-street parking.
Charging an EV in Hertfordshire without a driveway
Hertfordshire County Council issues licences for cross-pavement charging channels – an enclosed channel set into the pavement from your property to the kerb.
How it works
- Apply to the county council with a photo of the proposed channel location (and the landowner's written permission if you rent).
- Get approval in principle and a quote.
- Apply to your district council for planning permission for your home charger.
- Pay, and the county installs the channel.
Cost
Installation normally costs £1,200, including a government subsidy. You may also be eligible for a chargepoint grant, claimed after the channel is installed.
Good to know
- You must be able to park fully on the road.
- A channel doesn't reserve a parking space.
Related: St Albans · New pavement channel rules from 21 October 2026 · All council guides
Frequently asked questions
Last updated 16 October 2026