Here’s the thing. Santa said that he needs an instant grotto, to give away pressies and park the sleigh. We are on pretty close terms, me and Santz (as I call him), so I pitched the idea of a container to him.
Containers are measured in imperial and are usually 6ft, 10ft, 20ft, 30ft or 40ft long, 8ft wide and 10ft high. There are various designs, with side openings and even refrigerated units. New ones start at around £2000 plus VAT. Used ones will be less depending on condition and size but are usually £1000.
My container requirement was purely as a great big stuff-swallowing box. Santa, though, might prefer all sorts of the more fancy options and they are available as offices with windows, or even clad in wood for that North Pole log cabin look.
So where can you plonk your container? Well, the good news is that they are regarded as temporary structures. Just like caravans, they can be parked on your property and you should not need any planning permission. However, it’s wise to go and see your local planning office first, just in case. They may have restrictions when it comes to location, especially if you are in an area of natural beauty. There would be issues if you decided to start stacking them. It makes sense not to cover any mains drain access, or have power cables directly overhead.
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Great way...
Years ago my selfish neighbour in the countryside had 2 delivered, what eyesores!!!
Make sure your container has
Make sure your container has enough ventilation to prevent condensation.
Next week nightmare neighbours which hoard...
Plenty Room.....
You look like you have ground to spare and it placed in such a way as not to be noticed and it it’s new too, it’s a great idea but for most of us it’s a faff, for instance, what if your neighbor objects?, do you want to fall out with them?, and most of us won’t have ground to spare.
Peter Cavellini wrote:
Clearly you received no xmas invitations, then decided to come up with that nonsense. Ask yourself, what did I add to the world today...?
Umble Pie anyone...?
FMS wrote:
Quite why you feel the need.to scorn anyone and everyone I don't know, why not just comment on the article istead of others view points?.
I thought it seemed like a great idea for those with the room until I read other posts highlighting the issues with temp changes and condensation, may e not such a great idea afetr all?
@ FMS
He has done you no harm, his comments were not nonsense and he is entitled to his opinion. He also didn't attempt to be rude to anyone...unlike you who seem to feel you are in some position of power.
If Peter has time on his hands, or if he decides to look at Autocar's site on Boxing Day (which happens to be one of the busiest days in website visits), is none of your business....I would point out that by being here and pointing the finger of accusation at him....the same question as to your lack of diary commitments could be levelled at you too.
@ Peter Cavellini
Listen Peter.....having once lived in Norfolk for 20 years. I feel qualified to tell you, that in some, (but I hasten to add- not all) parts of Norfolk....having a container or two in your drive is seen as 'posh' or 'one-upmanship' ;-)
As 230SL pointed out, they sweat inside terribly as the outside temperature fluctuates during winter, and in Summer they are (in effect), an oven. So I wouldnt put one of my cherished treasures in one....but each to his own