British authorities have announced a simplification of the procedure for installing electric vehicle charging devices at private homes. Starting today, homeowners no longer need to obtain building permission to lay cable ducts through pavements connecting their house to a car parked on the street. Previously, such permission was mandatory for homeowners without their own driveway who needed to run a cable through public pavements to their parking spot. The permission process required time and additional financial expenses. According to government estimates, the abolition of this requirement will allow electric vehicle drivers to save up to £300 when installing a home charging station. This measure is regarded as part of a broader strategy to eliminate excessive bureaucratic barriers hindering the transition to environmentally friendly transport. The initiative aims to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible and convenient, especially for residents of urban areas where street parking is the norm and driveways are absent. Simplifying administrative procedures should facilitate faster deployment of charging infrastructure in residential areas across the country. This decision aligns with the overall course to promote electric vehicle use and achieve climate goals, which involve a gradual phase-out of vehicles with internal combustion engines.