Shipping container

[lazydiy]

Hi,

- Can i put a shipping container in my backgarden? If so what size, what does it depend on? I am intending to convert the conatiner into an office/classroom for homeschooling.

 

[nickjb]

Would be an outbuilding so: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/commonprojects/outbuildings/

I believe they are 8' high so the roof height will be under 2.5m as long as you don't raise it off the ground much.

 

[Hangus79]

Hi,

- Can i put a shipping container in my backgarden? If so what size, what does it depend on? I am intending to convert the conatiner into an office/classroom for homeschooling.

Whilst you may be able to fit the container in to the PD rules as far as it's size and location is concerned.

I doubt it's intended use would fit in with being 'incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house'.

I believe you will require planning permission, due to it's intended use.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Hi,

- Can i put a shipping container in my backgarden? If so what size, what does it depend on? I am intending to convert the conatiner into an office/classroom for homeschooling.

Whilst you may be able to fit the container in to the PD rules as far as it's size and location is concerned.

I doubt it's intended use would fit in with being 'incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house'.

I believe you will require planning permission, due to it's intended use.

For a home office? PP is not required for that.

 

[nickjb]

There'd be an awful lot of illegal home offices around the country if they weren't allowed.

 

[b3taman]

You'd be better off getting a site cabin rather than a shipping container. If you get what is called an 'anti-vandal' type then it will have a steel shell and be virtually indestructible, and it will already be fitted out with windows, insulation and electrics etc. A decent 20' or 24' cabin will cost you £1500 - £2500. Sounds expensive compared to a container, but converting a container properly will cost serious ££££'s, and the transport charge for delivery and siting will be the same, so this could save a lot of time and effort. There's plenty on ebay, but worth going to check them out in person rather than relying on a few pictures. It's very important to check for corrosion on the roof - take a ladder with you! Another advantage over a container is that they can come in slightly greater widths - often 9' or 10'.
I've bought a few of these over the years, and you can get some really great buys, especially if you can afford to wait until the right one comes along.
Hope this helps.

 

[lazydiy]

Thanks for everyone for your advice and input.
I really really love the idea of a 'site cabin' have seen a few on ebay and this is exactly what I need and will save a lot of hassle of converting a container.
Going to do some measuring so I know how much space I have to play with and then keep a look out.

I will check with local council but for a site cabin are there any planning restrictions?

 

[mattylad]

Speaking from experience - a shopping container gets damn hot inside on a sunny day - they just suck the heat from the sky and direct it at anyone inside.

At my previous job we got one for an EMC testing chamber and I got the job of painting it when we had extra doors ect fitted, It was not fun being in there.

 

[Hangus79]

Hi,

- Can i put a shipping container in my backgarden? If so what size, what does it depend on? I am intending to convert the conatiner into an office/classroom for homeschooling.

Whilst you may be able to fit the container in to the PD rules as far as it's size and location is concerned.

I doubt it's intended use would fit in with being 'incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house'.

I believe you will require planning permission, due to it's intended use.

For a home office? PP is not required for that.

My apologies, I assumed it would be an office as in a place of business with other employees, rather than a home office.

Sorry.