New neighbours don't get the etiquette

Barny1979

bigadaj wrote: »

Probably not the developers decision. Council and planners will dictate the number of plots and parking permitted, same for green space.

Most people give more thought to purchase of clothes than housing it seems, so people would buy the house and then just complain there's no parking, rather than do some research or give some thought and make an informed decision.

Many new estates will have provision for one or fewer cars per property, to encourage public transport use; whether that public transport exists or not isn't a concern. The principle is fine, but why not force the developers to suppl a bus service or put up a bond as part of the planning permission?

From my experience, it is as you say, people only consider parking availability and parking restrictions etc when they've moved in and suddenly expect the authorities to change the arrangement to meet their specific needs.

Mr_Singleton

Barny1979 wrote: »

typically though and also London has better PT options.

Yet all things considered the vast majority are still financially better off with a car.

Barny1979

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Yet all things considered the vast majority are still financially better off with a car.

Typically in certain areas on London yes, you will be more well off as residential areas will be subject to permit schemes of £1200+ per year, whereas in other areas of the country, permit schemes do not exist or are £50-200 per annum typically.

barbiedoll

OP...talk to your neighbours and make sure that every time your new neighbour gets into her car, one of you (preferably a man, for maximum annoyance/embarrassment) stands in front of her car to “guide” her out.

You know the sort of thing....a bloke waving his arms about, while condescendingly telling her “now turn your wheel to the right...no, your right, just a bit love, that’s it, nice and easy” etc, etc. If she asks why, he can tell her that as she can’t get out of her drive, she obviously has trouble with her spatial awareness.

With a bit of luck, she’ll soon get the message!

mollycat

Am I the only person that is really, really glad they don't live anywhere near the OP?

Sounds like an entitled clique that can't handle not getting what they want.

"Unwritten rule"... Jeesus

Gycraig

mollycat wrote: »

Am I the only person that is really, really glad they don't live anywhere near the OP?

Sounds like an entitled clique that can't handle not getting what they want.

"Unwritten rule"... Jeesus

It would of been a problem years ago if the parking actually blocked the drive. For some reason people on estates love a good parking dispute, we get it all the time, crappy posts on the estate Facebook page regarding people parking 2 inches outside bays "blocking drives" when you could get a lorry off it.

Parking on the road when you have a drive whilst not illegal is a jerk move. It's effectively using the space for the car PLUS the space other road users can't use due to the drive

AdrianC

bigadaj wrote: »

Probably not the developers decision.

Like I say... So don't buy unless the parking provision is adequate for your needs.

Buying then whinging is pointless.

Alanp

Disputes with neighbours over anything can quickly escalate to a point where it can even turn violent, or go down the legal route costing thousands, it’s always best to find an amicable solution that pleases both parties, I’ve had my share of parking issues over the years, all resolved now, ( hopefully) as I used to have a van for work, and had to park outside, recently changed jobs and now have to use my car, and, as long as my driveway is clear, they can fight over parking all they want, always try to resolve disputes with neighbours, not always easy I know.

Simby

barbiedoll wrote: »

OP...talk to your neighbours and make sure that every time your new neighbour gets into her car, one of you (preferably a man, for maximum annoyance/embarrassment) stands in front of her car to “guide” her out.

You know the sort of thing....a bloke waving his arms about, while condescendingly telling her “now turn your wheel to the right...no, your right, just a bit love, that’s it, nice and easy” etc, etc. If she asks why, he can tell her that as she can’t get out of her drive, she obviously has trouble with her spatial awareness.

With a bit of luck, she’ll soon get the message!

Most people would find that extremely helpful ... I would not mind in the slightest and I suspect the neighbours would get bored long before she would.

PasturesNew

Parking comes down to one thing: Is it annoying or is it illegal? What they are doing is annoying you, it is not illegal. You therefore have to drop your quest.

Even if they were breaking covenants and access rights it could be hard to persuade them they are asses... as it is they're annoyingly operating within their legal rights.