Do you need planning permission for a shipping container in your garden?

Do you need planning permission for a shipping container in your garden?

Shipping containers are classified as temporary structures and so you do not normally need planning permission.

How much does it cost to convert a shipping container?

How Much Does a Shipping Container Modification Cost

Item	Cost
Doors and hardware	$2,000
Glass installation	$4,000
Wall finishes and painting	$6,000
Total	*$184,000, plus shipping

Do you need planning permission for a shipping container on agricultural land?

The main points to remember is that you must own the land yourself, and the shipping container must be considered a ‘temporary structure’ If you’re not entirely sure, we’d recommend contacting your local planning officer for further clarification.

Can you use a shipping container as an extension?

The humble shipping container may not seem the most appealing option, with its robust steel construction at first appearing jarring. However, when you consider it further, storage containers are actually the ideal way to add a building to your property without the soaring costs and significant disruption of extensions.

Can I live in a shipping container on my own land?

Since containers can be placed directly on the ground, there’s no need to install supports — hence no need to dig. Again, you’ll need to check with your local government to make sure you stay legal and up to code.

Can I put a shipping container on my land?

So yes, you can put a shipping container on your property.