barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Is it legal to have a caravan on your drive ,if the front /jocky is out past your boundary .We have grass outside our houses then the path,obviously when the curb is dropped the grass area is then concreted.Am i right in thinking that the concreted area outside your original boundary wall belongs to the council and therefore ,the position of the caravan is illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Time to get your own back:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 It should be illegal to have a caravan full stop! Not illegal to have one on your drive (sadly!) It's a bit like a car hanging out of your drive, probably not 'illegal' just inconsiderate. Might depend if going round it forces pedestrians onto the road and into potential danger though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 if its sticking out then could someone fall over it , if so then for your own peace of mind you shouldnt do it , compo claims can be expensive if someone did fall over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 im thinking more if my kids were to knock into it when running down the grass who would get in trouble if they hurt themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 if its sticking out then could someone fall over it , if so then for your own peace of mind you shouldnt do it , compo claims can be expensive if someone did fall over it ideal , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 is it your caravan ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 is it your caravan ? nope neighbours ,they are all 2 faced t===s.So im on a mission to do their heads in.They have complained to the council about me breaking my supra even though the car has been on my drive for 2 years.im still council property while most are private now.There is a street residents committe than are basicly nosey gits who own their council houses now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 do some falling over then , what is it with these people ive got a total dickhead next door to me who seems to think he can hide behind solicitors letters, but the wheel will turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Time to get your own back:D im just starting mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 do some falling over then , what is it with these people ive got a total $#@!head next door to me who seems to think he can hide behind solicitors letters, but the wheel will turn I know mate and the others opposite me park their s max infront of their drive blocking the pavement all the time ,yet i have been fined a fiew time s for doing that.I normaly keep out of petty things like this but ive had enough of them now.the ones opposite are off touring for 3 months soon ,Ha ha ha.squaters rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Might be worth checking to see if any covenants are in place on the properties the council have sold. In our last house there was a covenant stating that nothing could be kept on the drive that wouldn't fit into the garage. Maybe not exactly the same situation, but might be worth checking with the local council planning office to try and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Might be worth checking to see if any covenants are in place on the properties the council have sold. In our last house there was a covenant stating that nothing could be kept on the drive that wouldn't fit into the garage. Maybe not exactly the same situation, but might be worth checking with the local council planning office to try and find out.thats a good one , thats what my neighbour is using againsed me , yet just around the corner the fella makes gates and railing you can hear him cutting steel most days , but obviously his neighbours dont mind , all down to that i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 every street has a p***k in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 every street has a p***k in it Hey keep me out of it:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 My street is full of them.planning office thing is that something that csn be checked on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Might be worth checking to see if any covenants are in place on the properties the council have sold. In our last house there was a covenant stating that nothing could be kept on the drive that wouldn't fit into the garage. Maybe not exactly the same situation, but might be worth checking with the local council planning office to try and find out. This is in place at mothers house but doesn't stop a neighbour from parking up there 6 berth, the council dont want to know so if you want it shifted you have to take it to the courts or other means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 IIRC, it's common for there to be a covenant that, for example, caravans can't be parked in front of the building line (basically the front wall of the house). Covenants on private estates apparently don't mean much as the developer usually doesn't care once all the houses are sold, but it might well be different with former council property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Details about caravans on roads: It is not illegal to park your caravan on the road if it is not causing an obstruction to road users. This does not mean that it cannot be a highway obstruction, any vehicle parked on the road is an obstruction to the highway. In practice this means that a caravan can be parked on the road as long as it does not block anybody’s driveway or create a hazard to other road users, such as blocking visibility around a tight bend. Any caravan owner must ensure that they do not deny access to the public, wilful obstruct the highway without lawful excuse or make unreasonable use of the highway. This is defined under section 137 of the Highways Act and Regulation 103 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Act of 1986. It is also necessary that the caravans reflectors face the direction of the traffic. A statement from the Police says that a caravan “must be lit at night if it is parked on a road and comply with the other normal parking rules”. This requirement should be answered if a caravan has all the normal regulation reflectors and is parked near street lighting. Many people do not follow this rule judging by the amount of poorly lit caravans seen on roads. However it is definitely worth making sure that your caravan is adequately visible both for the safety of other road users and for the protection of your caravan. If you want to park your caravan on a road then you should speak to your insurance company. You may find that your insurance does not cover the car being left on the road for an extended period of time. There are also matters of civility to contemplate; try to consider the needs of your neighbours and other road users. Be courteous, inform them if you are going to leave your caravan on the road. Do not work on your caravan when it is in the road and under no circumstances use it as accommodation. Also you should be aware that the Police are able to issue warnings and fines if they believe that your caravan is causing an obstruction, it is down to the discretion of the Police officers what constitutes an obstruction so heed their warning. Rules vary about parking caravans on roads. You will find that there is a great deal of information on the web, much of it is contradictory. The best thing to do is to contact your local council and local Highways Agency. They will be able to provide you with relevant local information and any applicable by laws in the area. Ultimately parking a caravan on the road is not an ideal situation. You may find that you cannot park your caravan in your drive due to restrictive covenants on the deeds of your house. If you are unsure then you should seek advice from your solicitor. The best solutions to caravan storage are to keep your caravan out of sight and protected from thieves and weather in a garage or in a specifically designed caravan storage park. A bit more: There are specific offences relating to nuisance and obstruction under Regulation 103 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, including the offence of unnecessary obstruction. This states that no person in charge of a motor vehicle or trailer shall cause or permit the vehicle to stand on a road so as to cause any unnecessary obstruction of the road. Only the Police can enforce this and make the decision as to whether a trailer or caravan is causing an unnecessary obstruction. The outcome of each investigation will depend upon many factors, such as the size of the trailer or caravan, the type of road, its position in the road and the use of the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 ill bring the petrol and the lighter. you bring the marshmellows. caravan bonfire! woop woop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Slightly different but along the same type if issue. Whilst at Uni my landlord was fined by the council for a bush in his front garden which protruded onto the pavement. I can't recall how much he was fined but he was also ordered to cut it back or face further penalties. I would assume if Exeter Council can do this so an others. I would call and get their advice. I would also speak to your neighbour before going all draconian on him. Firstly it gives you the moral high ground, in that you tried to reason with him and advice him of the risk to your children and that of others, whilst building a case of recklessness against him. Every little helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Get on to the Top Gear production team and tell them there is a caravan causeing an obstruction in your street. Im sure Clarkson and the two likely lads will know what to do:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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