Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Policy

Background

Council has developed a Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Policy to guide the establishment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) so as to encourage electric vehicle adoption in Lane Cove whilst maintaining local amenity and services.

The draft Policy sets out how Lane Cove Council will manage the installation, operation, and use of EVCI on Council land and road reserves so that it is fair, safe, and accessible. It has been developed with the intent to support the delivery of EVCI on public land so that it integrates effectively with the local context and provide guidance to providers of EVCI on the selection of locations and associated requirements.

Your feedback will ensure that the final Policy adequately considers community interests.

Context

The State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 (SEPP) sets out the circumstances where EVCI is permissible with or without consent. The draft EVCI Policy has been developed with consideration of this SEPP to help support the provision of well-placed local charging infrastructure.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Council is inviting the community to review the Draft Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Policy and provide feedback by either completing the short survey below, or by providing a written submission to Council via service@lanecove.nsw.gov.au, ref SU11082.

Council will review your feedback and provide a report addressing your feedback at the April 2026 Council meeting.

Submissions will be received by Council until 30 March 2026.