New driveway rule for homes in England under Andy Burnham

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringMinisters say the process has been made much simpler09:30, 01 Aug 2026Updated 09:30, 01 Aug 2026New rules are in place around residential driveways.‌It surrounds planning permission and homeowners will no longer need to apply for it.‌Rules were recently introduced by the Labour Government, now led by Andy Burnham.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham new £300 charge for drivers of these popular modelsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppHouseholds no longer need planning permission to add electric vehicle (EV) charging points to driveways or elsewhere on the property.‌The red tape has been removed in a bid to boost the take up of these charging points.More infrastructure is badly needed ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and to boost public confidenc