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Shipping Containers of Southampton offers high-spec shipping container sales and hire services for businesses and residents in Aldershot. We provide 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft units, including refrigerated and open-top containers, with rapid HIAB delivery from Southampton to the A331 and M3. Our team offers expert advice on site foundations and planning rules for construction, military, and commercial projects across Hampshire.
Navigating the "Temporary Structure" loophole in Aldershot requires more than just dropping a steel box on your land. While shipping containers offer unparalleled modular flexibility, Rushmoor Borough Council maintains strict thresholds on when a mobile asset becomes a permanent fixture. This guide outlines the technical data and regulatory benchmarks you need to satisfy before installation.
In the Aldershot Military Town and surrounding urban districts, the primary planning trigger is the 28-day rule. If your container remains on-site beyond this window, it is no longer viewed as a temporary chattel and typically requires a Lawful Development Certificate or full planning consent.
Planning officers at Rushmoor will require precise dimensions to assess the "massing" and visual impact on your neighbours. Below is the technical footprint data for standard ISO units supplied by Shipping Containers of Southampton:
| Container Size | External Dimensions (L x W x H) | Footprint (m²) | Max Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10ft Unit | 2.99m x 2.44m x 2.59m | 7.30 m² | 2.59m |
| 20ft Unit (TEU) | 6.06m x 2.44m x 2.59m | 14.79 m² | 2.59m |
| 40ft Unit (FEU) | 12.19m x 2.44m x 2.59m | 29.74 m² | 2.59m |
Note: If you are using a High Cube unit, the height increases to 2.89m, which almost always triggers planning permission if near a boundary.
Ensuring your site is level is critical. Improper placement leads to "racking" a structural twist where the container frame shifts, causing the 500lb steel doors to jam. Even if planning is not required, Rushmoor building control may intervene if the unit is deemed unstable.
We recommend a four-point foundation strategy using concrete pads or railway sleepers at the corner castings to ensure even weight distribution. This prevents the unit from sinking or shifting over time.
Submit your application through the Planning Portal. Your submission should include a site location plan (1:1250 scale) and a block plan showing the container’s distance from boundaries. Expect a decision window of roughly 8 weeks for standard applications.
Only if the unit is on-site for fewer than 28 days or is used strictly for storage during a live, permitted construction project. For all other uses, assume the council will require notice.
Yes. Rushmoor planners often stipulate RAL 6007 (Bottle Green) or RAL 5013 (Cobalt Blue) to minimise the visual impact on the North Hampshire landscape. We can professionally paint units to these specifications.
Failure to comply can result in an Enforcement Notice, requiring you to remove the unit at your own expense. Retrospective planning applications are possible but carry a higher risk and scrutiny.
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At Shipping Containers of Southampton, we serve locations across the South of England. Our hiab delivery coverage includes Reading, Portsmouth, Swindon, Basingstoke, Guildford, Maidenhead, Camberley, Eastbourne, Eastleigh, Bracknell, Bournemouth, Brighton, Slough, Crawley, Farnborough, Weybridge, Aldershot, and Chichester. Whether you need a new or used container, we offer prompt delivery and competitive pricing.