Hi everyone
I live in a privately-owned semi which was the end house in a row, beside a patch of waste ground. 2 new semis are being built there, and the wall of the nearest one is only a metre and a half from my side wall (that's an issue in itself as it's blocking light from 2 windows but I've been told the plans were approved, despite my objections, so too bad). Anyway, as it's so close, the builders are using my driveway for access. The scaffolders asked could they leave some pipes briefly in my drive (only because they happened to see me) so I ok'd it for one day but all the workmen seem to think they now have carte blanche to come and go in my drive as they please. They know I don't have a car so the drive is blocked every day meaning that I have to walk over my garden to exit; I work part time so they don't know when I'll be here and it's a daily occurrence to leave for work and find 2 builders outside my front door (even at 7.30 am), or the same when I return. I am a woman on my own and it's unnerving, to say the least, not to mention the total lack of privacy (they're now at the level of my upstairs window so no escape there) and they walk past the downstairs windows many times a day. I have spoken to the owner who is reasonable and friendly but he's not often here, and I'd just like to have a meal, or some visitors, without strangers in my own property. I have lived with the stress and noise for nearly 3 years on and off, due to earlier aborted building works, and I'm the only one affected - I don't expect it to be quiet but I do think private property should mean that, and they should ask me if they need access. I feel strongly that they would not take advantage like this if I were a strapping single man! I am a reasonable, friendly person, I would just like to have my person and my property treated with respect. All suggestions welcome. Thank you.
I live in a privately-owned semi which was the end house in a row, beside a patch of waste ground. 2 new semis are being built there, and the wall of the nearest one is only a metre and a half from my side wall (that's an issue in itself as it's blocking light from 2 windows but I've been told the plans were approved, despite my objections, so too bad). Anyway, as it's so close, the builders are using my driveway for access. The scaffolders asked could they leave some pipes briefly in my drive (only because they happened to see me) so I ok'd it for one day but all the workmen seem to think they now have carte blanche to come and go in my drive as they please. They know I don't have a car so the drive is blocked every day meaning that I have to walk over my garden to exit; I work part time so they don't know when I'll be here and it's a daily occurrence to leave for work and find 2 builders outside my front door (even at 7.30 am), or the same when I return. I am a woman on my own and it's unnerving, to say the least, not to mention the total lack of privacy (they're now at the level of my upstairs window so no escape there) and they walk past the downstairs windows many times a day. I have spoken to the owner who is reasonable and friendly but he's not often here, and I'd just like to have a meal, or some visitors, without strangers in my own property. I have lived with the stress and noise for nearly 3 years on and off, due to earlier aborted building works, and I'm the only one affected - I don't expect it to be quiet but I do think private property should mean that, and they should ask me if they need access. I feel strongly that they would not take advantage like this if I were a strapping single man! I am a reasonable, friendly person, I would just like to have my person and my property treated with respect. All suggestions welcome. Thank you.
