Introduction
This document provides advice on the design and installation of EV car chargers for your properties.
There are a number of things to consider and this guidance note will assist you in considering the layout and the materials to choose in your new EV car chargers.
As a tenant you have a right to make certain improvements to your home but only with the Council’s advance written permission. We will not refuse permission unless there is a good reason. The right to make improvements applies to secure tenants only, if you are an introductory tenant, you must not carry out any alterations or improvements to your home or property.
Please make sure you read and consider this guidance before applying to make any alterations or improvements.
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch with us directly and we’ll be able to advise.
Installation requirements
We have a number of conditions that must be met before we can give agreement for the installation of garages or EV car chargers.
- Permission from NTC must be granted before any work is undertaken
- EV chargers must be installed by a qualified electrician
- Chargers can only be fitted where tenant’s parking is within the boundary of their home.
- Permission cannot be granted if the charging lead crosses another property or highway
Responsibility for maintenance
Condition of approval requires that the tenant who applies for the approval is solely responsible for repairs, maintenance, and related upkeep of the installation, in line with Section 9.3.1 of the Tenancy Agreement for the duration of their tenancy.
EV charging points may qualify under the Compensation for Improvements Regulations.
Once you’ve completed the work
Please email us with the completion details, any necessary certificates and warranty details. We may contact you to carry out a post-inspection.