Access to my property by neighbour.

ThisIsWeird

Soconfused14 said:

Thanks for all the replies.
Its my understanding that a new fence is not classed as essential repairs. And that if I felt that way, I could refuse any work on our shared boundary and he would have to put the fence solely on his own land.
Im trying to be a "good" neighbour but Ive had enough now. The guys doing the fence are cowboys. My garden is covered in soil and my plants are broken. The fence is a total mess, up and down all over. 
Today was supposed to be the last day I said they could use the garden, so will wait and see. 
I think I need to get the other neighbour who shares the drive (3 share the driveway) , to also get involved as otherwise Im seen as the awkward one.

Photo of fence?

Yes, a fence can be erected from just one side, but is much easier done allowing a leg to straddle the boundary. Unless there are good reasons to not allow it - eg an immaculate raised flower bed along the boundary, for example - it would be churlish to forbid them.

As for their continued entitlement, yes it could be seen as this, but more likely it's just what has been acceptable up until now. If you have allowed them this access, and it sounds as tho' you have, then it would be a pain for them to have to knock on your door every single time they need access again - 10 times a day.

Take plenty of photos, tho' - if you have this issue again, it's a good simple way to explain 'why they need to go court order route'.

You are now more informed, so ask them nicely to restore everything on your side to its previous condition, or next time you'll refuse.

Soconfused14

Today we found builders barrowing loads of garden tiles for patio through our garden. Told them no, we never agreed to that.  The access was purely for the fence. 
Their access to back garden is narrow so its easier for them.
Gate locked and waiting for neighbour to come round , although hes a bit of a coward, so I can explain that we only said yes to fence.

Flugelhorn

Soconfused14 said:

Today we found builders barrowing loads of garden tiles for patio through our garden. Told them no, we never agreed to that.  The access was purely for the fence. 
Their access to back garden is narrow so its easier for them.
Gate locked and waiting for neighbour to come round , although hes a bit of a coward, so I can explain that we only said yes to fence.

well done - if he comes round agree just say it was the fence and that having the barrows round is damaging your garden and they can get to his garden (and the new patio) via the proper access

Beeblebr0x

Enough is enough. Let your neighbour sort out his own problems rather than making them yours.