Parking difficulties outside house

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Just bought a house that is absolutely perfect for us in every way - we love it. However when we viewed it we didn’t realise how busy/narrow the road can actually be and it’s on a sort of bend. Every other house has a driveway except ours and the long term plan would be to convert the front rockery into one but (not had quotes but Google says it’s expensive) we don’t have the budget for this at the moment.

All the residential streets surrounding have no parking spaces.

I’ve bought a “wing aware” protector in the hope ir helps but just wonder if anyone else has had a similar situation and how you cope/make for safe parking?

All you can do is choose the widest & straightest part of the road, so others will find it easier to get past.

I'd contact the council and check what their process is for applying for a dropped kerb and drive entrance. You will need planning permission and even when granted, there is a long wait for dropped kerbs because the councils are prioritising mending potholes. At least get the paperwork underway because it can take up to a year.

Our double width dropped kerb by a council approved business was £2000+ from memory in 2018 and then there’s the cost of the drive on top. 46sq m was £6000+ for the groundworks and driveway. Not a cheap job but worth doing.

Make sure your insurance is suitable if you think you’re going to get a knock or scrape. As PP said, park elsewhere.
What do you mean the other streets have no parking spaces? Is it all double yellows/restricted? Or just always occupied?

How far away is there parking?
How much do you care about your car?

If it’s doable, I’d park further away where there is parking that’s less compromised. Pain in the neck for carrying children/ shopping though.

If you’re not that fussed about your car, just accept that there will be dings, until you can afford it and can get permission for making off road parking.

You only need planning permission if the access is onto a classified road (C or above).
You always need a license under the Highway Acts.
You may need planning permission for the drive depending on the method of construction and area involved (surface needs to be porous and/or appropriate drainage for surface water provided to avoid PP requirement).

Where I live, the council won't give permission to change a front garden/area into a parking space