Can I get a pavement charging channel in Wales?

Only in some areas, mostly through council trials such as Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. There's no Wales-wide scheme yet.

Do England's 21 October 2026 planning rules apply in Wales?

No. They apply in England only.

Key facts

Council scheme: Trials include Swansea (up to 10 homes, funded by Transport for Wales and Welsh Government) and Neath Port Talbot (10 households, fully funded through the Swansea Bay City Deal). Some councils, such as Powys, have no current plans to trial.
Cross-pavement policy: Decided council by council, mostly through trials.

Pavement charging in Wales is mostly at the trial stage, and each council makes its own decision.

Swansea – up to 10 homes, funded by Transport for Wales and Welsh Government. The council owns the channel and charger during the trial.
Neath Port Talbot – 10 households in a mix of urban and rural streets, fully funded through the Swansea Bay City Deal.

Powys has said it doesn't currently plan to trial cross-pavement charging.

The 21 October 2026 planning changes apply to England only. In Wales, check with your council first.