Pistol p Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 I have a problem that involves private property. I managed to purchase some land beside my house after many years of asking and correspondence, it's a good size about 10mx25m. The land is beside a road down our cul de sac with a path separating it. It's kept in good condition by myself and I've yet to decide how or what to do with it. However, I'm having problems with one family who believe its their right to park on it and it's come to a crunch point. Tonight saw four car loads of yobs and an assault on myself on the land, and it's going to get worse. The police were called and didn't arrive. It ended with a good number of my surrounding neighbours intervening to calm a flaring issue. The question is how to stop the parking problem, without me having to erect a fence or go through more aggravation from the family from hell. I don't think a " keep out, private property " sign is going to do very much at all. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Bollards ? Covert wooden bollards just 12-18" high and leave the grass to grow longer up around them. Edited July 9, 2017 by TaxiDriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Put a ditch round it they cant get cars over that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If you have cert then no confrontations.Seek legal advice and get it fenced off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Big metal post either side and Put a chain across so they can't park their. Or leave the chain off and put it up after they park there. £100 call out charge to come take it off lol. (Might have to check this is legal as clamping on private property was outlawed). Could you also have their cars towed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 or a line of really heavy rocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Plant a border of flowers, criminal damage if they drive over them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Do you know if they rent their property? If so you could make a complaint to the Landlord/Housing assoc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 or a line of really heavy rocks? Good reason you see lots of large 1m diameter rocks between roads and grassy areas just make sure they are close enough together and cctv might a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 A good ditch should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Just to say that I have a BT, water and fire hydrant service covers on the perimeter. I also like to keep access for the sit on mower that's used. It's quite a difficult situation as parking is an issue, especially at weekends. I don't even park on it myself so that I don't encourage others. The situation that I can see happening is coming home to find someone doing an engine change on my land. It's the type of family you don't want near you. I expecting slashed tyres tomorrow morning, that's the folk I'm dealing with. Do you know if they rent their property? If so you could make a complaint to the Landlord/Housing assoc? This family were evicted from their previous house in Basildon. Yes Basildon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You may not be able to clamp them 😡 But you can charge them 😊 Had similar just put up a sign parking £50 a day Your land you payed for it seems correct they should pay to use it Or not Although you may find you need change of use from your planning authority to change from garden to car park Anyway Just my thoughts All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You may not be able to clamp them 😡 But you can charge them 😊 Had similar just put up a sign parking £50 a day Your land you payed for it seems correct they should pay to use it Or not Although you may find you need change of use from your planning authority to change from garden to car park Anyway Just my thoughts All the best Of Yer, good luck collecting that 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If you have been assaulted and may have reliable witnesses, i would visit the police and complain that they didn't assist you and then get a complaint logged. Get yourself some cheap cctv set up inside your property if possible and next time you challenge them you will have your assault on camera. Good luck. from Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 The only way is to secure the land. Police will not be interested in a civil matter unless someone is hurt. If you can (ala wb123) I suggest a ditch, putting the spoil on the inside and then bollard to access for mowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 You could always sit on the front step cleaning your guns They might even help you mow the grass next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If you leave an unfenced ditch even on private land you could be liable for a hefty claim if someone falls in it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Big hoooge **** off gorse bushes...just leave enough space for you to gain access - maybe have your access point restricted by gate/chain/padlock of some sort Or get some rainbow flags & make up some "Parking Pride" banners, then list the spot as a gay dogging venue. It'll make for some interesting CCTV antics & give a better chance of the police TURNING UP (to watch/join in) the next time you phone them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 You mean they haven't got ponies grazing on it yet 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arm3000gt Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 It's stories like this make me realise how lucky I am with regards to neighbours. I guess your only option is to report to council, push for police action should you have a witness and install a non flammable barrier around your plot of land. Good luck sounds like you may need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Keep a detailed diary of who, when, Reg numbers, dates, times, duration of stay, take photographs, record any incidents assaults etc, call the police every time report it as anti social behaviour! and get an incedent number, put notices up that its private land, if the police won't act contact your local councillor and MP.....seek legal advice as to your other options. Edited July 10, 2017 by panoma1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breastman Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Fencing/hedging off the land potentially gives your neighbours a planning dept flavour stick to beat you with. If the land is within a residential estate then theres a fair chance the land has services (gas, electric etc) under it so digging a ditch may not be a good idea, and has been mentioned could leave you open to civil action for damages/'accidents'. Anti-gypsy boulders are a good bet IMO, keep them less than 1 metre in height and leave a gap/gaps big enough for your mower to get through. CCTV afterwards (or regardless) might be a good idea as it sounds like you're going to get grief whatever you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Use the trench material to make a barrier on the public side then they can't fall in accidently or Park anything on it, it's quite cheap to rent a mini digger for a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 You need a physical barrier. You can go the route of signs and capturing and documenting transgression but what's the point? The police won't be interested and that leaves you with obtaining a civil injunction and that's way more expensive and drawn out than fencing. Get it fenced the end. Alternatively, if you don't want a big fence round it, then go open bar half height and something spikey round the boundary e.g. holly, pyracantha. Dig them in with lots of poo and plenty of water and they'll be off and running soon enough. I'd also look into who the neighbours from hell are - pull the land registry office copy entries and see if they own the property they are in. If they are renting, then get onto the landlord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Big concrete blocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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