Charge Anytime with no driveway? Can I use Charge Anytime?

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Hi @hkbc2542 

Unfortunately it is down to the local authority to give permission but have a read through these.

https://transportplanningassociates.co.uk/ministers-issue-new-guidance-on-cross-pavement-solutions-for-electric-vehicle-charging/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cross-pavement-solutions-for-charging-electric-vehicles/cross-pavement-solutions-for-charging-electric-vehicles

For it to be compatible with Charge Anytime it would need to be on the list of  OVO's chargers and the Hypervolt seems to be the most popular. I would suggest that you take your case to the local authority with the relevant information and see how the discussions go. I don't know if there is an appeals process if they turn down a simple covered gully type solution whereby you lift the cover and place the cable in it.

A more ‘thinking outside the box’ solution would be to fit a retractable gantry over the top at 2.3m above the pavement.

https://chargearm.com/en/

It's not a pretty thing and there are potential issues with vandalism BUT the LA may not have the authority to stop you fitting and using one as it is not in contact with the pavement, neither is it causing an obstruction. I would suggest that you make a case that the LA give you no option but to use one of these, UNLESS, they are willing to come to an agreement on a suitable gully solution with your own charger.

I wish you all the best in your negotiations but you need to keep pestering them and be resolute in your determination for a satisfactory solution. If it was me and they were being difficult I would go so far as to put up a dummy gantry (in the stowed position) to see what it looks like and tell them what you've done. As far as planning permission goes it's not illegal to make any changes to your property but it is illegal not to respond to a judgement from a planning committee that has refused a change to your property. It’s at that point you can start lodging appeals if it goes that far. If you use up enough of their time they may eventually relent on a gully of their choice just to shut you up.

Peter