AIBU to want my neighbour to stop parking in front my drive/garage (dropped kerb and white line)

[Somesome]

There's been a car parked in front of our drive for the last two weeks (on/off) and as much as I've tried to ignore it, it's really starting to bother me.

For context, there is a dropped kerb and white lines in front of the gates to the small drive (I'm aware you can't legally enforce white lines). The drive isn't big enough to park a car on it permanently but I'd like to be able to keep my car in the garage. Also, we're going to genuinely need access soon as we'll be hiring a van to move the big furniture across to the house.

There isn't a shortage of parking elsewhere in the street either.

We've only just bought the house so I don't want to create unnecessary drama from the get go but I'm starting to wonder if someone is trying to intentionally mark their territory?

What do you think?

They shouldn't be parking on a dropped kerb so yes they should be asked to move their car

I would keep a stack of notes - please do not park over this garage access. Access required 24/7 thanks

They shouldn’t be parked over a dropped kerb

I'm confused, do you live there? Just wuth the moving big furniture comment.

If you've just bought the house and it's been empty for ages, maybe he's just been parking there for the time being? Although still don't get why, you don't park on a dropped kerb. Just ask him to stop it next time you see him.

If the house has been empty for a while, maybe they don't realise yet that you're around and doing stuff.

I'd put a note on the windscreen saying that you're in the process of moving in and need access to the drive, so please don't block it.

They shouldn’t be parking over a dropped kerb preventing access to your drive. I’d have a polite word with them and be assertive about needing access 24 hours to your vehicle. If it was me I’d probably just park where they are parking in front of my own house for a while until they get the message. You could also take pictures for evidence of the car blocking your drive and access.

Note on the windscreen and a large poster saying 24 hour access required, keep clear plastered on your gate.
It’s the only way.

Do you know who it is? Go and tell them to stop parking over your drive. It”s weird to do so.

I'd be polite and let them know you will need access for the van. include something like "I guess you didn't notice you are blocking our drive" to give them the benefit of the doubt. If it continues you can then get a bit more forceful. We used to have neighbours who hadn't a clue that their parking was causing an issue and were quite nice about it once it was pointed out.