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Communal garden woes

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Handrearedmagpie · 25/08/2025 19:41

We have a communal garden, shared with 7 neighbours. 2 neighbours want to put a shed in the garden but have refused to let us replace the old swing that was previously there, saying no permanent structures. So can they then put a shed up? The title deeds are useless and just say it is a drying green with no further details.

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godmum56 · 25/08/2025 19:47

what do they base their "no permanent structures" on and does this mean they will take the shed home with them every night?

Springadorable · 25/08/2025 19:47

Get a metal swing that doesn't need to be concreted in?

AllFours · 25/08/2025 19:50

Is there enough space for a swing and a shed? Then everyone could get what they want (& you’ll have use of a communal shed which will no doubt come in handy!)

Handrearedmagpie · 25/08/2025 21:59

AllFours · 25/08/2025 19:50

Is there enough space for a swing and a shed? Then everyone could get what they want (& you’ll have use of a communal shed which will no doubt come in handy!)

Oh no, it’ll strictly be their shed, not communal.

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Handrearedmagpie · 25/08/2025 22:00

godmum56 · 25/08/2025 19:47

what do they base their "no permanent structures" on and does this mean they will take the shed home with them every night?

I know! I should have added that they are bat shit crazy.

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Handrearedmagpie · 25/08/2025 22:00

AllFours · 25/08/2025 19:50

Is there enough space for a swing and a shed? Then everyone could get what they want (& you’ll have use of a communal shed which will no doubt come in handy!)

Yes, but they are refusing to allow me to put a swing up.

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Campingisnexttogodliness · 25/08/2025 22:01

Use string to mark out their corner where the shed will go and give yourself a space for a swing...
Or it's no shed imo.

godmum56 · 26/08/2025 00:06

So what about the other 4 neighbours?

Handrearedmagpie · 26/08/2025 21:08

Other neighbours all fine with it!

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Velmy · 27/08/2025 10:49

Handrearedmagpie · 26/08/2025 21:08

Other neighbours all fine with it!

Do they need unanimous consent? If so, don't give it unless they allow your swing. Petty can work both ways.

Also - You say there's nothing in your deeds, so where have your neighbours got the 'no permanent structures' rule from?

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