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Would this bother anyone or am I just being petty? Neighbours walking past

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thebakera · 03/05/2026 10:51

I recently moved into a house which is a modern new build with 2 allocated parking spaces outside my living room and front door.
So it isn't a driveway as such but 2 parking bays designated for this property.

A few of the neighbours use it as a short cut to go from A to B and they literally are walking right by my living room window multiple times a day.

At times they will even have conversations.

The kids do it as well and it is really annoying me.

I want to kindly ask them to stop as I feel it's invading my privacy but feel petty doing so.

Would this annoy anyone else?

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EgregiouslyOverdressed · 03/05/2026 11:13

You need to check your covenants before putting up fencing. I used to live on an estate where fences were explicitly banned in the restrictive covenants and the managing agent would make people take them down.

Some nice large pots, attractively planted, will look so much better than fencing IMHO.

EvangelinaMae · 03/05/2026 11:09

Freestanding planters with trellis 👍🏻

CoverIt · 03/05/2026 11:03

Maybe if not fencing then as a pp said big flower pots that will prevent them from passing so close to your window. Some kind of obstacle anyway, as long as they still have room to pass but slightly further away.

TemporarilyCantDoMyself · 03/05/2026 11:02

thebakera · 03/05/2026 11:00

I was thinking fencing but I am not sure how I could do it?
I have seen fence barriers on a few of the houses here as it seems to be a recurring issue with some of the other neighbours.

So can you copy what the others have done?

WoollyandSarah · 03/05/2026 11:01

Can you post a photo or diagram, then we might be able to suggest what would work in this space.

WhySoManySocks · 03/05/2026 11:01

I have not seen a good diagram on MN for a while!! Let's have one!!

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thebakera · 03/05/2026 11:00

I was thinking fencing but I am not sure how I could do it?
I have seen fence barriers on a few of the houses here as it seems to be a recurring issue with some of the other neighbours.

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DeskGnome · 03/05/2026 10:57

Have you posted about this before?

There was a very similar thread a little while back where the advice was huge flowerpots or small fences if you're allowed.

Purplewarrior · 03/05/2026 10:56

Can you fence it? Add big plant pots?

Heraldry · 03/05/2026 10:55

I had this in a new build, I lasted six months before moving!! I’ve heard some people put flower pots in their bays to try and reduce it happening, would this work?

EgregiouslyOverdressed · 03/05/2026 10:54

It would annoy me too but saying something probably won't do much. Humans will always take the shortest, most convenient path which is why architects and planners refer to 'elephant paths'. You have an elephant path outside your window, unfortunately. Your best bet is to put something in place which makes the path feel less direct and intuitive but also means you can still park, like some large pots of plants.