EV home charging · Lancashire

Can you charge an EV without a driveway in Lancashire?

Lancashire publishes a council email route for residents considering a cable gully. Approval and an installed tray, or written confirmation of one, are required before arranging the charger; current fees and capacity need confirmation.

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Current scheme status

Enquiry or expression-of-interest route

Council cable-gully enquiry route

Where the scheme applies

Lancashire County Council highway area; excludes Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen

Published cost position

Current fees, funding and installation capacity must be confirmed with the council

Funding position

National chargepoint grant: 75% of eligible costs, up to £500. Obtain OZEV eligibility confirmation before charger installation; it cannot be backdated. Temporary covers and mats do not qualify.

Your practical route

What to do next in Lancashire

The correct order matters: do not buy a channel or arrange pavement work before the authority confirms the route.

Enquire with Lancashire highwaysEmail lhscustomerservice@lancashire.gov.uk with the proposed location. Ask about availability, the assessment process and all current charges.
Get the council’s written positionThe wallbox installer needs confirmation of the approved cross-pavement solution. Check any district planning requirements and property-owner consent before installation.
Use only the authorised trayOnly the council can authorise or install equipment on the pavement. Keep the cable under the retaining lid while charging and remove it afterwards.

Site and policy checks

What could prevent the project?

Likely barriers

A DIY gully or rubber cable mat
Parking on the opposite side or within 2.5m of electrical equipment
An obstruction to pedestrians or missing council approval

Does Lancashire’s enquiry page promise a free installation?

No. The current guidance gives an email enquiry route but no fixed price, subsidy or capacity promise. Ask the council for its current offer and wait for approval rather than relying on an older trial announcement.

Official source

Confirm the current council position

Lancashire asks residents to email about cable gullies. Council approval and an installed tray or written confirmation of one are required before arranging a home charger; DIY gullies and cable mats are not supported.

Source last checked: 18 October 2026. This independent guide cannot grant highway permission or reserve a parking space.