InstaVolt applies to replace six parking spaces with four rapid chargers at Huntingdonshire retail centre
By Eve
InstaVolt Ltd has submitted plans to install four rapid electric vehicle charging stations at the King James Retail Centre car park in Godmanchester, near Huntingdon, replacing six existing standard parking spaces across approximately 122 square metres. The proposal includes one fully accessible charging bay and associated equipment. InstaVolt currently operates more than 2,500 rapid chargers already in service or under construction across the UK.
Why it matters: The application illustrates the trade off between traditional parking provision and EV infrastructure at retail destinations, a planning tension likely to recur as charge point operators target high footfall sites. For procurement teams and local authorities, the case offers a reference point on space ratios and accessibility requirements when evaluating similar retail car park conversions.