Hi,
I live on a private road next to a set of 2 garages (neither of which is owned by me but neighbours further along the road). The garage owners have left a vehicle in front of their garage to reserve the parking space. Vehicle has not been used for around 3 years and is full of rubbish (and mold). It has also now been extensively vandalised.
Given that this is private land would council do anything? Neighbours are not approachable at all (think fist fights in the street). They would be likely to object to its removal.
Thanks in advance to all knowledgable folk.
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Eyesore vehicle on private land
Frank77 · 02/07/2022 04:54
MrsOwainGlyndŵr · 02/07/2022 05:56
Not if it's on private land. It doesn't need to be taxed etc if it's not on the road.
DM has a similar issue, but with a caravan, nor a car. It's falling to pieces, but it's not on the road so either council nor police can help.
LoudingVoice · 02/07/2022 05:34
You could go down the route of whether the vehicle is appropriately taxed or has a SORN, the DVLA might be interested if it’s not.
prh47bridge · 02/07/2022 08:23
The council has a duty to remove abandoned vehicles from land in the open air, even if they are on private land.
LoudingVoice · 02/07/2022 05:34
You could go down the route of whether the vehicle is appropriately taxed or has a SORN, the DVLA might be interested if it’s not.
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