Electric Vehicle Charging Point Consultation

Overview

Conventional vehicles are recognised as a major contributor to pollution, therefore the introduction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is a priority for the Council to support more sustainable travel and cleaner air. This is detailed in the Council's Electric Vehicle Recharging Strategy.

Electric vehicles provide a low-emission solution to driving in the city, and the installation of electric charging points around Richmond will help meet the needs of the growing number of people choosing to own a pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle in preference to diesel or petrol vehicles.

Richmond Council in partnership with Source London is planning on installing publicly available electric vehicle charging points. These would be funded by Source London and form part of the London wide Source London charging network, which currently operates in 21 other London boroughs. Electric vehicle charging bays would be implemented next to charge points for the sole use of electric vehicles while they are charging. 

We are consulting you on possible electric charge point locations within the first areas of Barnes, East Sheen, Kew, Mortlake and North Richmond areas. These areas have been selected due to residents' requests for electric vehicle charging. Charge point locations in other areas of the Borough will be addressed in further phases.

Following this initial consultation, it is intended that a number of sites would be shortlisted. Shortlisted sites would require planning permission and highway consent, which would require further consultation.  

A table detailing the proposed sites for the electic vehicle charging points can be found below. Each location consists of three parking bays and charge points. The proposed parking bays are shown on the photo in red.

How we chose the locations

When looking for locations for electric vehicle charging points, we have considered the following criteria:

• Source London member requests and location
• Information provided by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
• Resident requests for electric vehicle charging point - online form on Richmond’s website
• Transport for London research
• Areas close to high streets and local amenities
• Proximity away from trees
• Proximity away from live equipment eg lamp posts (at least 2m)

Have your say

We would like to know your views on our proposals for providing electric vehicle charging points. We are also interested in any other comments or suggestions that may assist with the provision of balanced parking facilities for all road users. You can give us your views by completing the online survey below.

If you need a paper copy of any of the consultation material or the survey please contact consultation@richmond.gov.uk.

Next steps

Following this initial consultation, it is intended that a number of sites would be shortlisted. Shortlisted sites would require planning permission and highway consent, which would require further consultation.  

Please be advised that this consultation closes on Sunday 11 March 2018.