Do post boxes need planning permission?

Planning permission is not normally required for the installation of a post box. Under Designated Universal Service Provision 1.8, Royal Mail is required to provide a post box within half a mile of at least 98% of addresses in the UK.

Can I put tracked 48 in a post box?

If you need proof of postage, or your item’s* too large for a postbox or Parcel Postbox, you can take it to a Post Office® branch. (*If you’re using our Royal Mail Tracked 24 or 48 service you’ll need to take it to one of our Customer Service Points.)

How big is a Royal Mail post box slot?

An estimate would be between 8-12 inches wide and maybe 5.5cm high (or smaller). Width : In old areas, it can be as little as 8 inches wide. But in the newest areas it may be around 12 inches wide.

Do postboxes get emptied more than once a day?

Half of all post boxes are to be emptied just once a day as the Royal Mail seeks to cut costs. The new single collection time for the reduced-service post boxes is likely to be at any time between 9am and 3pm each day, depending on how far along a postie’s round they are.

What does Gr mean on post boxes?

George Rex
GR refers to George Rex (King George), and this post box is designed to mimic post boxes seen around the the reign of the current Queen’s father (George VI) – or possibly even the previous George V.

Can you put Royal Mail signed for in post box?

Royal Mail Signed For items need to be posted in a Post Office branch, not a post box, to make sure that the parcel is tracked from the point its dropped off. When you do, you’ll be given a Certificate of Posting. Keep it safe – you’ll need it if you want to claim compensation for loss or damage.

How big are UK post boxes?

254mmx38mm
Whilst UK letter boxes can come in varying sizes, most use a standard size of 254mmx38mm (10×1. 5inches), with most postal gift mailings adhering to this size. Another aspect of the letterbox mailing process to consider is the cost of your mailing.

Why are UK post boxes Red?

Firstly their colour: many of the UK’s earliest boxes were painted green to blend in with the landscape, but were repainted the famous ‘pillar box red’ by 1884 to increase visibility.

What is the earliest post box collection?

This will typically be between 9am and 3pm in urban and suburban areas on Monday to Friday, and no earlier than 7am on a Saturday. There will always be a later collection post box (after 4pm) within a mile of a ‘Collection on Delivery’ box.

Where can I find the Royal Mail Priority postbox?

You can find your nearest priority postbox on Services Near You or on the Royal Mail app . If you need help locating a priority postbox you can telephone 0345 266 8038 Monday to Friday 8am-6pm.

How big of a parcel can you put in Royal Mail postbox?

The maximum Parcel size allowed into our new Postboxes is 44cm x 35cm x 16cm. Any Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed items, Royal Mail International Tracked items, and any Royal Mail Tracked Returns without a barcode on the label must be posted in a Post Office branch and cannot be dropped off at a Parcel Postbox.

Where can I Post my Royal Mail sample?

You can post your sample in one of over 30,000 specially selected Royal Mail priority postboxes. You can find your nearest priority postbox on Services Near You or on the Royal Mail app. To find your nearest priority postbox, enter your postcode or use your location and then select the ‘Priority Postbox’ filter near the top of the page.

Where can I find a refurbished Royal Mail post box?

Find our wide selection of refurbished Royal Mail post boxes which include pole mounted, floor standing and wall mounted post box options. All our antique post boxes have been in service with the Royal Mail and are traditional British items, some even dating back to Victorian times.