As the UK accelerates towards a net-zero future, the building industry is playing a crucial role in supporting greener transport.
One major change you need to be aware of is the introduction of Part S of the Building Regulations, which came into force on 15 June 2022. This legislation requires that new buildings – both residential and non-residential – are equipped with infrastructure to support electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Whether you’re a housebuilder, an estate agent, or a property developer, understanding these rules is essential not just for compliance but also for staying competitive in an increasingly eco-conscious market.
Home buyers not only expect these systems not but also that they work and are easy to use. But Electric vehicle charging in new builds doesn’t need to be hard.
So on the 22nd of May @ 2PM Housebuilder Pro alongside Fast Amps will be hosting our next webinar to make it easier than ever before to bring this new technology into your developments! In this session you’ll learn how to make sure your developments are future proof, ready for planning approval and what the right solution for your new builds are.
Join us 22nd of May!
We’re hosting a webinar on the 22nd of May with Fast Amps Amps to help new home builders understand this technology and legislative compliance.
You’ll learn:
What you need to consider to get planning permission.
Which charging solution is right for your business.
How to make Part S compliance easier than ever before!
What Does Part S Require?
The key requirement of Part S are simple: if you’re building a new home with a parking space, you must install an EV charge point. But the details vary depending on the type of development:
New residential buildings with parking need at least one EV charger installed with minimum requirements of 7Kw.
Renovated residential buildings with more than 10 parking spaces, you must install at least one charge point, and cable routes for all other spaces to enable further expansion of the charging network.
For non-residential new builds and and renovations the requirements change again.
As ever there are exemptions and it’s easy to get lost amongst the legislation., You may be asking how do these regulations impact my developments and what do you need to do to make it work.
Why This Matters
The regulations aren’t just about compliance — they’re about future-proofing. According to government estimates, this change will lead to the installation of over 145,000 new EV charge points each year. Buyers are increasingly looking for homes that are ready for electric vehicles, and homes without EV charging are likely to fall behind in market value.
For estate agents, this is a strong selling point — homes with charging infrastructure will appeal to environmentally conscious buyers and EV owners. For developers, early integration of charging systems is more cost-effective than retrofitting later. And for housebuilders, it ensures projects meet regulatory standards while aligning with wider sustainability goals.
Part S is more than a regulatory checkbox — it’s a forward-thinking framework that reflects the UK’s transition to cleaner transport. Builders and developers who embrace this shift now will be ahead of the curve, offering more desirable, future-proof homes and commercial properties.
Still confused?
If you and your new homes or property business needs this latest legislation cleared up come along to our next webinar. At 2PM on the 22nd of May you’ll find out about how to make complying with Part S legislation a breeze and whatever the next laws will be.
