Guidance

Street works permits for electric vehicle charge point operators

How electric vehicle charge point operators can use street works permits to install chargepoints and related equipment.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 19 March 2026

Applies to England

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Street works permits for electric vehicle charge point operators

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Electric vehicle charge point operators (EVCPOs) can use street works permits to install chargepoints and related equipment on the public highway.

This is as a result of changes introduced in 2025. This guidance explains the changes, including:

• when CPOs should use a street works permit
• how to access Street Manager, the digital platform for planning, managing and coordinating street works
• highway authority responsibilities
• the legislative background

Published 19 March 2026