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For municipalities and owners

Responsible use of public space: rules for placing PPL boxes

We install every PPL box sensibly and according to clear rules that make sense. To us and to everyone involved.

With respect for the place and the rules

Pickup boxes have become a normal part of towns and smaller municipalities. For them to benefit everyone, they must be placed thoughtfully, with respect for the surrounding space, residents, customers, technical infrastructure and the history of the place.

At PPL we follow the principle of „quality over quantity“ and take account of all the aspects mentioned, often going beyond what the law requires.

„For us the PPL box means extending the offer of convenient parcel collection for our residents and improving services, and we consider it part of the local amenities. Given the almost complete absence of amenities including shops, it is a way for us to improve the quality of life in our village.“
Ing. Lenka Houžvičková · mayor of the village of Květnice

8 principles of responsible PPL box placement

Whenever we decide where to place a PPL box, we follow several principles. We believe that clear rules and an open approach are the basis of good cooperation.

We choose locations on the basis of data and analysis

Population density, how busy the surrounding boxes are, transport accessibility, distance from competitors. No placing boxes „by eye“.

We work with municipalities and towns

We approach councillors and authorities first, and only then private owners. The municipality always knows about a new installation before any digging starts.

TIP: See how cooperation between us and municipalities usually works.

We actively check utility networks

We check all utility networks and their protection zones. We avoid conflicts with water, gas, electricity and fibre.

We deal with safety and accessibility

The box must not block traffic or the view at a junction. We keep the routes around it barrier-free: a pushchair and a wheelchair must get through.

We are discreet but recognisable

We are gradually moving away from prominent advertising elements. For heritage zones we have a muted variant that blends into its surroundings.

TIP: Read more about the placement rules.

We can adapt to the surroundings

We can build the box into a fence, a façade or a wall. If it is removed, we undertake to restore the site to its original condition.

TIP: Take inspiration from selected PPL box installations that make sense.

We talk to municipalities and towns, and we listen

We take part in council meetings, supply specific materials and respond to residents' comments. Dialogue always comes before installation.

Why boxes are OK

PPL boxes are not a trade, they are a postal service

Pickup and drop-off boxes work as part of the postal infrastructure, not as street vending. Regulating them through a municipality's market rules is therefore not legally permissible. Both the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Czech Telecommunication Office have repeatedly confirmed this interpretation.

That does not mean we place boxes unilaterally. On the contrary, that is why the 8 principles above exist. The aim is a box that the municipality itself wants on its territory.

I have a question about the box in our municipality
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„We believe that pickup boxes should be an integral and functional part of urban space. When they are installed thoughtfully, they relieve traffic, make logistics more sustainable and bring convenience to residents.“
Petr Horák · CEO of PPL CZ
For municipalities and landowners

Do you represent a municipality or have a suitable site?

Write to us. Together we will find a solution that makes sense for residents and for the landscape. Our team of specialists is at your disposal.

ooh.leads@ppl.cz

Frequently asked questions

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All questions and answers
What are the dimensions of a PPL box?

The standard box is 4,160 × 2,100 × 646 mm, weighs 824 kg and takes shipments up to 600 kg. It is anchored to a concrete foundation slab at least 200 mm deep. Other sizes are also available. Our specialists will help you choose the best option.

How does the cooperation work?

  1. Write to us in the chat: give us your details and answer a few more questions in the chat.

  2. Wait for a call from our sales representative.

  3. The sales representative will present the whole concept to you.

  4. Preparing the cooperation

    • project details, cooperation, location

  5. Signing the lease agreement

  6. Contacting the building authorities: arranged by PPL

  7. Ensuring the sites are ready in construction and technical terms

  8. Installing the PPL Parcelbox

  9. Done!

What is needed for the installation?

A free area of about 5 m² (load capacity 500 kg/m², clear height above the box at least 280 cm), a 230 V / 50 Hz / 16 A power supply and 4G mobile coverage.

What are the financial conditions?

We set the rent individually after consulting a sales representative, according to the location and the specific conditions of the site.

Useful documents about the PPL box