Policy information sourced from the Aylesbury Local Plan
T8 Electric Vehicle Parking
Electric vehicle charging points will be provided as set out below:
- Provision of parking bays and charging points for electric vehicles in new developments (including conversions)
| Development | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Houses* | One electric vehicle dedicated charging point per house with garage or driveway |
| Flats ** | At least 10% of parking bays*** shall be provided with dedicated electric vehicle charging points. All other parking spaces to be provided with passive wiring to allow future charging point connection. |
| Other Development (<50 Bays)** | At least two parking bays *** shall be marked out for use by electric vehicles only, together with charging infrastructure and cabling |
| Other Development (>50 Bays)** | Further dedicated bays (3m x6m) totalling 4% of the total provision. |
| Phasing | If a development requires a phasing plan over a number of years the developer will be required to enter into negotiation with the local authority to make provision for the installation of groundwork / passive wiring in order to enable further future installation to match demand. |
* In private dwellings including flatted development the minimum of a 7.4 kW 32A or higher Type 2 electric vehicle dedicated charger will be installed. A charging rate of between 3.7kW 16A to 7.4kW 32A is needed to charge pure electric vehicles. For houses a switch inside the property will be provided for external sockets so that the power to the socket can be switched off (as technology changes the installation should reflect the most up to date guidance). Charging on this type of ‘slow’ charger usually takes 4-8 hours.
**Dedicated freestanding weatherproof chargers
*** Electric vehicle parking bay size of 3mx 6m set on the basis that cars are charged from the front or back and others are charged at the side, and this would allow for cable and connector around these vehicles and allow sufficient room to avoid cables and their inherent trip hazards and the like.
- Fast charge electric vehicle charging points (at least 7.4 kW 32A with a normal charge time of between 2-4 hrs) must be provided at long stay locations such as employment sites and railway station/long stay car parks.
- For high turnover parking, such as at a supermarket, leisure facility or hospital, ‘rapid’ electrical vehicle charging points will be installed (at least 43kW / 63A with a normal charge time of 30-60 minutes for an 80% charge) This is due to short time spent at such locations. In addition, fast charge electric vehicle charging points (at least 7.4 kW 32A) should be provided in these locations.
- Charging points shall be provided at a minimum rate of one charging point for every 25 public parking spaces, except at petrol stations where one space should be provided at each petrol station.
- Where development generates the need for a Transport Assessment to be undertaken, provisions should also be made for alternative fuel vehicle types including electric vehicles
Policy information sourced from the Aylesbury Local Plan