19 Jun 2025
Environment and Sustainability
BPF response to solar on car parks and electric vehicle charging
The short BPF response to the DESNZ call for evidence on solar in car parks and EV infrastructure makes clear that we don't support mandating solar canopies on car parks unless viability challenges are addressed. We welcome proposals to accelerate the installation of EV infrastructure, including through the use of permitted development rights, but stress the need to reform and improve the DNO process to reduce wait times for EV charging connections.