planning permission

[bob561941]

do you need planning permission to park a shipping container on you drive ?

[buildersmate]

For a short period of time (up to 28 days) probably not.
If it is there as part of redevelopment of the site under PP (for storing materials etc.) - then no.

[bob561941]

i understand that if no complaints are made to the local council.after a certain period of time it's a fait accompli and the council cannot do a thing.

[McMouse]

If there are no restrictive covenants then I don't think you have any problems. No planning permission required although if the container is deemed to be a nuisance to neighbours because it restricts their light or other amenity then there could be an issue.

[buildersmate]

This question relates to planning McMouse - not convenants on the land.
The time period you refer to, bob, is 4 years.
If a shipping container is there a short period, council may regard it as a temporary structure. If it over a size, there permanently and/or forward of the building line and it is suspected that you the owner is merely trying to locate a 'shed' there, there may be issues.
It is unclear if you are trying to do this or stop a neighbour doing it.

[Dee Sa]

you have to have to have permission for a skip so why not a container which is much bigger ?

[buildersmate]

But isn't the skip situation only if you want to 'park' it on the highway? Skips on driveways don't require permission.

[bob561941]

builder's mate is right you only have to apply for permission to park a skip if it is on the highway (you have to make sure lights are attached to the skip.