For many companies, farms or investors, time is a key resource. This is why solutions that allow for the rapid expansion of infrastructure without months of official procedures are in great demand. In this context, the question often arises: Which storage tent facilities can be erected without a building permit? We answer!
Key criteria - duration of use and foundation method
According to the current regulations, and more specifically the Building Act, it is possible to erect a temporary structure without a building permit, provided that:
- the storage tent hall is not permanently connected to the ground (e.g. has no foundations),
- its use does not exceed a period of 180 days,
- the investor submits a notification of construction to the relevant office - most often the District Starost's Office or City Hall.
In practice, this means that many structures - especially tented warehouse halls, portable shelters or container shelters - can be legally erected on a plot of land without obtaining a building permit.
Which structures count as temporary?
According to Article 3(5) of the Construction Law, structures that can be erected on the basis of a notification include:
- tented warehouse halls - lightweight, robust and modular structures, ideal for storing goods,
- temporary warehouses - spare storage space used during seasonal peaks in demand,
- production tent halls - used for short-term contracts or as emergency back-up facilities,
- container shelters - popular on construction sites and as part of industrial infrastructure,
- Livestock field shelters larger than 35 m² - mobile solutions used, for example, in agriculture, which can also be erected without a declaration in selected cases, as described later in this article.
It is important that all these structures are not permanently connected to the ground and can be dismantled quickly. The products available from inamiot.pl/gb/ meet these criteria - the structures are based on keyway connections and do not require foundations. In addition, the storage tents are supplied in modular form, allowing them to be quickly erected and dismantled.
Storage tent area and notification requirement
According to the current Construction Law, the construction of free-standing, single-storey structures such as outbuildings, garages or sheds - with an area of up to 35 m² does not require a construction permit, but only a notification. Similar rules apply to recreational buildings with the same area.
In the case of objects up to 35 m² in area, which serve agricultural production and supplement homestead development on a habitat plot, neither a permit nor a notification is required (Article 29(2)(1) of the Construction Law). However, it should be borne in mind that their number must not exceed two for every 500 m² of the plot.
In turn, Article 29(2)(33) of the same Act also stipulates that neither a notification nor a permit is required for outbuildings and sheds of simple construction related to agricultural production, with a built-up area of up to 150 m², with a construction span of no more than 6 m and a height of no more than 7 m, whose area of influence is entirely within the plot or plots on which they are designed.
In the context of tented warehouse halls, this means that small structures of up to 35 m² can be erected much more easily - sometimes even without the need for a development declaration. However, if the storage tent hall exceeds this metre, a notification is required, provided that the other requirements for temporary and no permanent foundation are met.
What needs to be included in the notification?
Although the notification process is much less formal than the application for a building permit, it requires the preparation of several documents. These include a special form, which includes: the investor's data, the type of construction intention, the planned date of commencement of the works and the place. It is also important to prepare attachments, such as: a statement on the right to use the real property, confirmation of stamp duty payment or a plot or land development plan.
After submitting the application, the office has 21 days to issue a decision. If no response is received within this period, this means that the so-called tacit consent is given and the erection of the storage tent can proceed.
Examples of the use of storage tents without a permit
In which situations is a temporary storage tent without permit worth considering? There are many scenarios:
- seasonal storage - e.g. for harvest time, sales or increased production, when extra space is needed for a few weeks or months,
- emergency warehouse - when the main infrastructure fails or the company needs to reorganise its operations quickly,
- construction site facility - a temporary technical facility, shelter for equipment, tools or workers,
- temporary production hall - perfect for short-term orders or increased production,
- Livestock field shelters - for seasonal grazing or herd rotation, especially with changing livestock locations,
- transshipment point - in logistics and transport where flexibility of location is key,
- shelter for agricultural machinery - e.g. tractors, harvesters or forklifts - to protect the equipment from rain and sun.
In all these cases, a tented warehouse can be set up quickly, legally and without costly paperwork.
What about after 180 days of use?
If the storage tent is to remain on the same site after 180 days, it will be necessary to apply for planning permission. Alternatively, it can be dismantled and erected elsewhere or a new application can be made if the location or use parameters change.
It is worth bearing in mind that temporary structures can also be used as part of a larger development plan, e.g. during the site testing or pre-operational phase prior to the construction of a permanent facility.
Summary - safe and legal
erecting a storage tent without a permit is entirely possible - just a few conditions must be met. The key points are the duration of use (up to 180 days), the absence of a permanent connection to the ground, an adequate surface area and compliance with the regulations for temporary structures. In this way, you can legally and quickly increase your storage, production or livestock space without burdensome formalities.
The storage tents on offer at inamiot.pl/gb/ are perfectly suited to these requirements. They are solutions designed with mobility, speed of assembly and user needs in mind. If you are looking for a proven system that offers flexibility and legal compliance - take a look at the full offer and consult Inamiot advisors.
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