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[jennyjoan]

Know the answer to this but just want to be reassured I am correct.

My next door neighbour's new husband has got a van and is now parking in front of my tiny garden. I live in a cul-de-sac so no kerb - am I right in saying he can park where he likes as he is paying his tax, insurance etc.

My view is completely cut-off so what is happening and makes me sad after 33 years living here that when he goes I park my car leaving my drive free.

I do not want to be caught up in this really as it is so childish.

Reassurance please and thanks - oh forgot to say we are like open plan so when he gets out he can easily walk on my garden (Petty I know)

[Hypognosis]

He is blocking your view if what? Other parts of the cul-de-sac?

(You have my sympathies already, just seeking clarification).

[jennyjoan]

well when you live on your own it can be lonely but it is blocking my view of the cul-de-sac. I don't want to be looking at a dirty white van the whole weekend and nights but do know there is nothing I can do.

[Tilly2]

You could ask him, nicely, not to park in front of your house. Tell him it's blocking out the light.

[jennyjoan]

I have had words with herself and she merely said that the van is not blocking my driveway.

[Tilly2]

Ask him.

[jennyjoan]

Tilly - it is hard to explain here but other cars are parked too sometimes stopping him from parking in front of his own house, however, the van is for work, in my opinion. why doesn't he park on his own driveway of a night and weekend and use their other car when they want.

You wouldn't believe it but it makes me want to move.

[Islay]

As long as it is taxed, insured and MOT'd and he is not blocking your drive, and not on a double yellow line or red route.

Pretty much park it anywhere in your cul de sac.

[woofgang]

I live alone and I park my car in front of my window to make my house more private.

[PeelerPal]

I feel sorry for you JennyJoan, it is an inconvenience the only thing I can say to you is that if you have a driveway and no car, offer him your drive to park his car on and he can put his van on his own drive, everyone is a winner then. I know you shouldn't have to give up your drive way but its a healthy compromise and it will stop any confrontation or ill will. failing that I could steal his van for you haha just kidding!

[Hypognosis]

@jennyjoan

Perhaps get an estate agent to evaluate the loss of view in monetary terms?

Don't let on that you were thinking of selling up as you would not have any peace, from them, either!

[Baldric]

AS far as I'm aware you cannot buy a view!

[Maydup]

Park you car there jj. At least you can look at that rather than his van. He might finally get out of the habit and *** off to some other oart of the cul de sac.

[Hopkirk]

I agree, leave your car there permanently.

[jennyjoan]

thanks all for your advice - have done the me parking my own car in that space but like this evening I was visiting friend and didn't get home until 6.00 pm - he finishes at 5.00 the van was there so is this going to be cat and mouse game for me to get there in time before him etc

Will have to say if he were to park in front of any of the houses here he deffo would know all about it.

I am a mere oul woman.

Must say the van is annoying me.

[Baldric]

Hate to say it JJ, but as long as the vehicle is road legal and he's not blocking a driveway there's not a lot you can do legally apart from appeal to his better nature, assuming he has one of course.

[Hopkirk]

Just see it as a game, parking your car there when you can.

When you lose, just giggle to yourself and plan to win next day.

[jennyjoan]

yes I knew that Baldric - might look at new-build tomorrow around the corner from me.

[jennyjoan]

Hoppy thanks for trying to help but you know I can't find it funny as I have never ever had words with any of my neighbours - they are all brilliant and have been excellent to me all these years.

To have to appeal to him he is living with this woman about 4 years now - I can't even type any more.

[jennyjoan]

Well popped round to see new-build - they are beautiful but all gone.

You know I am annoyed that a car is making me thinking of moving.

Went round and had a look at more cul-de-sacs here in my area - none for sale etc but very tiny cul-de-sacs and you know what - all crammed with cars - I do think it is murder-she-wrote in those culs re cars so I am having to pray the Lord's Prayer that I don't do anything stupid to his van.

[askyourgran]

I really feel sorry for you jj, it is so inconsiderate of people, especially when you want to get in and out of your own driveway without having to ask, and I don,t think its petty if he does walk on your garden, I would have to say something about that. Not much I can say to help, parking is a nightmare for everyone nowadays. We were blighted by a large van for a while, and the driver (thankfully) got the sack, so the van disappeared.