The Fence Saga Continues.....

[tiggerblue10]

https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Home-and-Garden/Question1805411.html

I got this emai today from the C of L

"I write regarding the contractors that completed the fencing at the rear of your property this week. We were contacted by residents in Old Fox Close asking us to investigate a white van that was accessing the strip of land to the rear of these properties.

This strip of land is owned by the City of London as a public open space and is part of Coulsdon Common; therefore driving on it is in breach of our byelaws. It is your responsibility as the person who appoints the contractor to make sure they are compliant with our regulations and also to seek our approval, via a licence, for any such work that impacts on our land.

We visited the site on Tuesday afternoon (2nd August) and all rubble and associated rubbish has been removed with the area left clean and tidy, so we would not need to issue a licence as the works have now finished.

If you have any further work done in the future that needs vehicle access to the rear of the property, please contact us before any work begins."

[tiggerblue10]

I have no idea, TCL.

I was fuming, Zacs and they need to know the cause before they talk down at me.

[Patsy33]

It needed to be said, Tiggs. Well done for putting them straight! :-)

[Zacs-Master]

But they lost. Their statement is the closest you’ll ever get from a Local Authority to an apology.

I would have a wry smiled and congratulated myself.

[naomi24]

Well done, tigger. I’m pleased it’s resolved …

but ….if it’s a public open space and part of a Common that is their property, why are they charging you an annual
fee for it - and what are you entitled to for paying that fee?

I would want to know.

[goodgoalie]

Well done, tiggs. I would be really annoyed about this, and, being the stubborn person I am, would pursue it and make them regret getting involved - even if you don't manage to winkle any money out of them.

What do you all get for your £20 payments?

[tiggerblue10]

The £20 is for the upkeep but I think I need to ask them exactly what it covers. I've only been in the house a year and gradually getting to know the neighbours. I mostly keep myself to myself and met all the neighbours at the jubilee street party in June and hope they can understand the reason for my actions.

[naomi24]

The upkeep of what? It's their land.

[Hopkirk]

The upkeep is probably to ensure it is kept clear and available for vehicle access in case, say, someone needs to repair or replace a wall or fence.

[goodgoalie]

It's their land, but you pay for its upkeep?!

[roopower]

I think the point about someone lifting the panels from the outside is valid, although I don't want to frighten you. Maybe some nice prickly hedging plants along the fence. I think there are some that have a lovely flower. Hopefully, they grow quickly.

[tiggerblue10]

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