Neighbours parking dispute

[Deleted User]

We are part of a shared driveway but own a parking space. We have been parking behind that space on the shared driveway (Marked with circle) as the driveway is small and I am now pregnant and struggle to get in and out of the car. We obstruct no other vehicle And have not been told by any of the neighbours that we are doing so. Our Attached neighbours complained and we have therefore resumed parking on our spot to appease them. 

We pulled into the spot further back and parked there, with the intention to go and move. They’ve not given us chance and have been verbally abusive towards us. I feel in the wrong, but also that a compromise could have been reached but they are unwilling.

any suggestions for how to proceed? 

Coupon-mad

Talk to them - ring the bell and smile and accept no arguments - or pop a friendly letter in their door explaining that you only stop briefly due to being pregnant and find it difficult to pull further forward.   This is best dealt with between you two as the very last thing to do is complain to whoever owns the driveways (freeholder?  Housing Association?) because they might appoint a parking firm wihch is a complete nightmare for you and will ruin your life and finances.

[Deleted User]

They’ve suggested I get dropped off and wait for my partner to park the car! If we were obstructing other people, I’d understand. But we’re not. It’s become a very difficult situation. 

Scrapit

complained to whom? Who owns the area where you parked? I would keep parking there if the owner hasn't complained or you are the owner. 

[Deleted User]

Complained to us. We own the parking spot marked by the white box. The rest is a shared driveway between all 4 houses. We’ve been parking on it where the circle indicates, as we felt we’re not obstructing anyone. 

Hasbeen

OALM said:

Complained to us. We own the parking spot marked by the white box. The rest is a shared driveway between all 4 houses. We’ve been parking on it where the circle indicates, as we felt we’re not obstructing anyone. 

Which 4 houses? I can see yours and where you park adjacent to side of house. Can also see another 2 spaces? Is the house above your parking 1 of the 4?

Scrapit

Its not clear from the drawing whatnis what. But if you are parking on an area that isn't owned by them id be willing to get a little bit of verbal grief for it.

[Deleted User]

Our property is marked in blue, as is our garage and parking space. Rest is shared driveway with properties marked B and C. 

Scrapit

Thats more confusing and I look at drawings for a living.

KeithP

OALM said:

Our property is marked in blue, as is our garage and parking space. Rest is shared driveway with properties marked B and C. 

Thanks @OALM . That explains it nicely.

[Deleted User]

Scrapit said:

Thats more confusing and I look at drawings for a living.

That’s reassuring. I’m a little confused by it. Essentially they only want us to be on our allocate driveway marked in the blue.