Thanks @kezo but road out front isn’t constant but is busy so any parking on road or kerb causes traffic to build up. Somewhat close to junction and cars go quick through turn and have clipped cars parked up. Person who came out from council said he would be looking to get an application sorted for double yellows painted out front due to “traffic buildup and risk to pedestrians and motorists”. I never park out front anyway, always in a parking bay or nearest to residence, hence the looking into a driveway.
Will book a test drive for Sportage and Tucson when it cools down and look into the practical issues with plug in hybrids and mild hybrids. If I order a car, will take a few months which may allow me to get things sorted. Would just be nice to know one way or the other.