Farmers access on my driveway

Mr.Generous

sheramber said:

Farmer can open gate and take cattle though it. Slow process will probably result in even more mess.

Very slow, as he'd have to get the sheep through first.

user1977

I'm also curious as to the layout which made it non-obvious on viewing that the farmer and/or school are using this driveway.

Especially if it's covered with sheep poo.

propertyrental

user1977 said:

I'm also curious as to the layout which made it non-obvious on viewing that the farmer and/or school are using this driveway.

Especially if it's covered with sheep poo.

Maybe thought it was just the school usage. You know what kids are like?

sheramber

propertyrental said:

sheramber said:

Farmer can open gate and take cattle though it. Slow process will probably result in even more mess.

in the absence of information, what makes you think "Farmer can open gate"?

the same reason he uses the drive. until the OP can prove he does not have a right to use the drive.

If the land was originally part of a croft/farm then it could have been sold with a condition that the farmer retains the right of access.

I recently lived in a crofting area in the north of Scotland and a crofter  who owned the adjoining land had the right to  pass through their gardens and down their  drives.  Not an unusual situation when the land was originally croft land. 

comeandgo

If you are complaining about a few sheep droppings wait until he moves his cows!

R33nwk

sheramber said:

propertyrental said:

sheramber said:

Farmer can open gate and take cattle though it. Slow process will probably result in even more mess.

in the absence of information, what makes you think "Farmer can open gate"?

the same reason he uses the drive. until the OP can prove he does not have a right to use the drive.

If the land was originally part of a croft/farm then it could have been sold with a condition that the farmer retains the right of access.

I recently lived in a crofting area in the north of Scotland and a crofter  who owned the adjoining land had the right to  pass through their gardens and down their  drives.  Not an unusual situation when the land was originally croft land. 

The prob I have is that he does not clean up after and my driveway is full off droppings. 

That’s my only access. I do not want my garden/house covered in it. Also the health of my two young children (aged 2 and 3) they are spotting it and rushing over and trying to touch it. 

I’m the only user off this road other than the farmer. 

Surely there is a law for him to leave it in same condition? 

RAS

Download his deeds and check whether there is anything about the access. Otherwise, it's about teaching the kids to stay clear of cow pats. Though we used to jump in them.

Wellies for outside, taken off by the door and stored upside down.

propertyrental

R33nwk said:

sheramber said:

propertyrental said:

sheramber said:

Farmer can open gate and take cattle though it. Slow process will probably result in even more mess.

in the absence of information, what makes you think "Farmer can open gate"?

the same reason he uses the drive. until the OP can prove he does not have a right to use the drive.

If the land was originally part of a croft/farm then it could have been sold with a condition that the farmer retains the right of access.

I recently lived in a crofting area in the north of Scotland and a crofter  who owned the adjoining land had the right to  pass through their gardens and down their  drives.  Not an unusual situation when the land was originally croft land. 

The prob I have is that he does not clean up after and my driveway is full off droppings. 

That’s my only access. I do not want my garden/house covered in it. Also the health of my two young children (aged 2 and 3) they are spotting it and rushing over and trying to touch it. 

I’m the only user off this road other than the farmer. 

Surely there is a law for him to leave it in same condition? 

Yes we get that as you already explained in the first post.

But people are trying to help you establish what rights, if any, the farmer has...........

sheramber

Crofters beside me never cleared up after moving their sheep or cattle along the public road, (that we had to drive and walk along- single track with no pavements-) 

I doubt there is a law that would apply to private land.

I’m the only user off this road other than the farmer. 

is it a road or a drive?  

You said the school children also use it,

Grizebeck

comeandgo said:

If you are complaining about a few sheep droppings wait until he moves his cows!

But good manure