Anyone know anything about footpaths?

[piskieinboots]

shall I ask Snowdrop for a loan of the company stinger?

[HeyWayne]

shall I ask Snowdrop for a loan of the company stinger?

Unfortunately we live at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Could he get hold of a Chinook with lifting capabilities?

[Hilary B]

Unfortunately we live at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Could he get hold of a Chinook with lifting capabilities?

The fact that it is a cul-de-sac may be your biggest problem in getting this sorted. If it was a 'through road' you might be able to get the Highways Authority interested, but not otherwise.
Have you got one of those cameras that record the date and time on the picture? If so, take several pictures of the vehicle obstructing the footpath (ideally on several different days), taking care not to include any more of your neighbour's property than the outside of his front boundary. When you have a nice collection take or send copies to the council, and to the police. Include with the latter a question as to whether it is possible to take out a private prosecution for obstruction...... Even if this is not possible, it may result in someone taking it seriously.
The Planning consent (change of use) is well worth pursuing. Basically, you need to be a confounded nuisance to the council without ever being rude about it or breaking the law.
If all else fails, get the local paper onto it.

[piskieinboots]

...Could he get hold of a Chinook with lifting capabilities?

as we're a 'ellicopter unit - every chance

[quark1]

It occurs to me that if you have apparently exhausted the interest of those who quite frankly 'should' be interested - have you thought about trying an organisation which champions access for the disabled and/or for mothers with push-chairs.

Both of these groups are potentially at severe risk if forced onto the road if the FOOTpath is blocked on a regular basis. The publicity would not be good for this fellow's business - so he may well be 'persuaded' to comply.!

[HeyWayne]

This is a view of our road via Multimap:



Ignoring the round red circle that multimap uses to identify the place, the camper I've circled in red, then the other yellow "circles", are some of his other cars, parked on his drive, and all over the rest of the road. This is a pretty good day.

We are at the end of the road, and the camper blocks the view of our house from the road as you approach (a possible security risk?), but our neighbour - one house closer to you as you look at the picture is affected even more as the camper is smack bang next to his car/drive.

[Polly Fouracre]

I was going to say beat a path around it but can see that wouldn't be feasible. Then I was going to say get a J.C.B. and carve a path around it,but I see that wouldn't be sensible.So, maybe a bulldozer??!!

[vicky]

Ignoring the round red circle that multimap uses to identify the place, the camper I've circled in red, then the other yellow "circles", are some of his other cars, parked on his drive, and all over the rest of the road. This is a pretty good day.

Oh my god! That would anoy the hell out of me! He has 6 other cars parked down your tiny road plus that massive van!
That would drive me nuts - think I've moved for less...
If you are thinking of moving don't do anything!
Sorry, no advice but lots of sympathy.

[HeyWayne]

It's amazing how much difference it makes when they go away (infrequently), the street looks far more open and pleasant.

We'll see I guess...

[jackie j]

We have parking permits in our road and next door are always abusing this as there is space that you can park without a permit. In the past we informed the dept at the council but now it has to go through the police make sure you get a log no each time you make a complaint to them as they have to act on it, and report back to you. We have fallen out with our neighbours mainly over parking but also noise.

[SlugLobber]

I don't see how the council could possibly have given a business permit for that! Are you sure they know the scale of the problem? Perhaps it's the business end you need to tackle. If they've got terms and conditions saying that '3' cars will be used in the business, then they're clearly in breach.

That camper is well and truly taking the p*ss. If they can afford something that size, why not move to a bigger house?!?

[Hazel at the Hill]

Check with the Planning Department - as you can demonstrate that there are 10-15 commercial vehicles which coming and going, and 4-5 commercial vehicles parked at any one time trading from the premises, this will constitute a 'change of use' for which you have to have planning permission.

Also, I have a vague recollection that anyone who operates vehicles over a certain size (7.5tons?) have to have an Operators Licence, which is reviewed regualarly by the Depart of Transport (DVLA Swansea as a starting point, I guess) and the licence covers satisfactory parking overnight arrangements (which does not include 'parking your lorry in your drive!), so that may help you too.

[HeyWayne]

You guys are great.

I've just realised that the photo actually shows his previous camper and the one he now has is even bigger - double rear axled jobby.

Email sent to the parish council.

Let's see what (if anything) happens...

Thanks for all the pointers.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Just remember that the Parish council will not necessarily talk to the highways dept, will not talk to the planning dept, will not talk to dept of transport etc etc.

What 'joined up government'??

[HeyWayne]

Just remember that the Parish council will not necessarily talk to the highways dept, will not talk to the planning dept, will not talk to dept of transport etc etc.

What 'joined up government'??

Ah, see I spoke to the County Council, and they said it's nothing to do with them, it's the District Council. So, I spoke to the District Council, and yes, you guessed it - they said it's nothing to do with them, it's the Parish Council, spoke to the Parish Council and she said it's a matter for the Police, spoke to the Police.....

One of my allotment neighbours is on the Parish Council and if push comes to shove I'll have to pester him, but I'd rather not.

I wonder who's responsibility it would be if I were to cause damage to the vehicles during the process of trying to use the footpath....