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Original poster

To ask if this is legal

31 replies

DaanSaaf · 10/11/2019 19:24

And if not, who can I report it to?
Gobshite neighbours have a fleet of delivery vans which are parked on the street. Every day drivers turn up and leave their cars in the street (which I know is legal) and take the vans but from 6pm every day plus all weekend there are 4 of them. He's a gobshite for various other reasons but can I report him for this particular one?

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MrsMaiselsMuff · 10/11/2019 19:29

Unless they're causing a hazard, there's no law against parking commercial vehicles on a street.

Anotherlongdrive · 10/11/2019 19:30

My mum had a neighbout doing similar.

The council asked how many etc and then said it came under the classification of a works yard.

He hasnt applied to register the house as his place of business and as a yard.

He was fined and all the Van's went straight away.

AlwaysCheddar · 10/11/2019 19:33

Check with the council to see if he’s running a business from home?

Sparklesocks · 10/11/2019 19:34

If it’s permit free parking then I’m not sure what you can do, but if he’s running a business from his home and isn’t registered that might be something?

SilverySurfer · 10/11/2019 19:35

I think you know the answer - you said it yourself that you know it's legal so what are you asking? How does it impact on your life if they are parked there? Gobshite or not, he is doing nothing against the law.

braw · 10/11/2019 19:35

In our area there is a clause in the missives about not having commercial vehicles parked outside your home.

Ponoka7 · 10/11/2019 19:35

As much as I've had gobshite neighbours and know how bad things can be, I'd think twice before attacking people's livelihoods.

BoneyBackJefferson · 10/11/2019 19:36

Basically what Anotherlongdrive posted

there comes a point where you have to change the designation of what the property is.

In this case from residential to business.

Anotherlongdrive · 10/11/2019 19:36

A quick google says every council is different, but they will usually take the amount and size of vehicle into account if its 'impacting the enjoyment of your home'

The police wont do anything the council might.

Original poster
DaanSaaf · 10/11/2019 19:37

@SilverySurfer I said I know the drivers leaving their cars there all day whilst out in the vans is legal, I want to know if the 4 delivery vans parked on the road event evening and weekend are legal.

Would I find out from the council?

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bridgetreilly · 10/11/2019 19:40

Yes, talk to the council about the vans. Sounds like he is running a business from home, in which case he would normally need parking for the commercial vehicles. The council can tow them away and fine him.

Anotherlongdrive · 10/11/2019 19:41

Yes. Call the council. He is using the street as a yard to store Van's.

Assuming this is causing you an issue.

PhilCornwall1 · 10/11/2019 19:44

If they are running a business from a residential property there can be restrictions, such as covenants restricting this, mortgage provider restrictions and whether said business has an impact on the neighbourhood. This impact has to be more severe than just a little annoying.

You may want to check with your Councils Planning Department.

BuildBuildings · 10/11/2019 19:47

They're running a buisness so I think you need planning permission (or similar) to use a property as a buisness premises. I'd see if you can speak to the council. I understand why this is annoying. Sorry but pp's saying you're attacking their lively hood, I'd we all went around having our jobs impact on others this much it would be a fucking nightmare.

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DaanSaaf · 10/11/2019 19:52

Thanks. I'm not about to attack anyone's livelihood, he can just find somewhere else to park them instead of half the fucking residents having to park elsewhere all weekend. He's a selfish prick who doesn't give a shit about his elderly neighbours having to walk from the next street because his 2 cars sit on his double driveway and his 4 massive vans take up half the street.

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AnchorDownDeepBreath · 10/11/2019 19:54

Is he actually running the business from his home or just keeping his vans there?

My old neighbour used to keep his five recovery vans down our street; taking up 5 of the 8 spaces. There was nothing that could be done if they were legally parked.

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DaanSaaf · 10/11/2019 19:58

He just seems to own the vans afaik. Every day 4 different men turn up in their cars, park up, knock for keys and go off in the vans. Then they drop them back off and go home in their cars.

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ThatsMeInTheSpotlight · 10/11/2019 19:58

Only the Council can advise you.

In our Council, they wouldn't do anything as long as it's a public road and the vehicles are insured and taxed.

If you live in an estate with a private road then your missives might restrict commercial parking.

category12 · 10/11/2019 20:01

Worth speaking to the council.

Enough problems and they may apply parking restrictions in the end.

Beveren · 10/11/2019 20:07

I think you know the answer - you said it yourself that you know it's legal so what are you asking?

It's fairly obvious, isn't it? Parking may be legal, but it may well be that there are other illegalities arising out of this, notably running a business without planning permission.

carly2803 · 10/11/2019 20:11

look online if you know the name of the company - google them. It will show where the registered address it.

there is your answer ^ - then report the gobshite

PhilCornwall1 · 10/11/2019 20:14

running a business without planning permission.

It is possible to run a business from your home without planning permission. It's dependent on the type of business.

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DaanSaaf · 10/11/2019 20:14

The company is huge, think yodel. So obviously not his company but he must own the vans I'm guessing.

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misspiggy19 · 10/11/2019 20:14

Yes. Call the council. He is using the street as a yard to store Van's.

^This. The guy sounds like an entitled tossed. Teach him a lesson

SusieOwl4 · 10/11/2019 20:39

does he run a company? what are the vans used for ?

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