Not to answer the door to persistent neighbour

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I answered the intercom (live in block of flats) and it was a neighbour wanting me to sign a petition against planning permission for an extension on a nearby building.

Now, I understand that he doesn’t want this extension built. He thinks it will impact the appearance of the (conservation) area.

To be honest though, I don’t really care if it’s built or not and think it’s up to the council to grant/not grant permission.

Persistent neighbour keeps calling my flat asking me to sign petition. The reason why I don’t want to do so is that I don’t actually object. But he won’t take no for an answer.

AIBU to just ignore him?

Just sign the petition- Mrs Claus...

Ask him to come in and sign your own petition which is for neighbours who persistently ring on doorbells about signing petitions to be evicted.

Just say you don't wish to sign it as you don't have objections

Just tell him straight. I'm not signing it please stop bothering me.

Sign it. It won’t make any difference unless the planning or conservation officer actually does thing it harms the conservation area.

Try saying ‘I don’t sign petitions.’ Repeat as necessary. If you say you won’t sign that petition he may try to persuade you why you should object to the plans or be arsey with you.

YANBU
I like OrangeZog’s idea

Just say you don't wish to sign it as you don't have objections

That’s exactly what I said. However, he’s been round twice trying to get me to change my mind.

I’m not going to be bullied into submission.

Tell him you feel harassed. Tell him you've told him more than once and don't want to tell him again. He has no issue with being pushy and persistent so you should have no issue in being blunt and to the point.

Just sign the petition- Mrs Claus...

Don't do it! He'll have you on his list as a petition sucker for ever! Just say no, and that if he persists you'll report him as a stalker.

Answer the intercom to him.
Let him walk (I hope up several flights of stairs).
Then look him in the eye, tell him you have said "no" twice, & now need him to fuck off.