Do I need a permit for my container shelter?

My name is Nicolette Lammers, and I have been working as a sales representative at Kroftman for over 13 years. Before you purchase a container shelter, you need to make sure that you are allowed to install it. You might not have expected it, but sometimes you need a permit for a container shelter. Whether this is necessary depends on various factors, such as where and how long the container shelter will be installed and its intended use. In this blog post, we will answer the following questions:

• When is a permit required for my container shelter?
• When do I not need a permit for my container shelter?

When is a permit required for my container shelter?

In cases where it is used in public spaces and/or deviates from the zoning plan, you may need a permit. In such cases, both the container shelter and the containers themselves require a permit. The rules vary by municipality, so I cannot definitively say whether you can install your container shelter without a permit. If in doubt, I advise you to contact your municipality before making the purchase. You can quickly check whether a permit is required at the environmental permit counter.

If you need to apply for a permit for your containers and the container shelter, you can do so by submitting an application form to your municipality. This can be done digitally or in writing. You can also apply directly via omgevingsloket.nl. Some municipalities allow you to have your plans checked for feasibility before submitting the application. The application must not have been submitted yet. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. However, additional attachments can still be added. In the application, you need to specify your construction plans. This must be accompanied by construction drawings and strength calculations for the container shelter. You can download the construction drawings from our website yourself. You can request the strength calculations from us by phone or email, free of charge.

More information on this topic can be found in our blog post ‘Do I need a permit to build a storage building?’ This blog post is written for the installation of storage buildings. However, the procedure for applying for a permit for containers and container shelters is the same.

When do I not need a permit for my container shelter?

In most cases, a permit is not required for a container shelter on private property.

A container canopy that is temporarily used on a construction site falls under a construction site layout. A construction site layout is generally permit-free if used for construction activities. Whether you need a permit for your container canopy can only be definitively answered by your municipality. Therefore, I recommend checking this before purchasing the containers and the container shelter.

We hope the above information helps you make an informed choice. If you want to know exactly what the container shelter of your choice costs, please fill out our quotation tool. At the final question, enter your postal code. From this, you will receive a quotation by email showing you at a glance the (transport) costs for your container shelter. You can create multiple quotations and select different options to compare effectively.

If you want Kroftman to assemble your product, please indicate this in the ‘remarks’ field. You will see this field when filling out the quotation details. We will then contact you.

Do you still have questions? We are happy to assist you further.