Rear Laneway Access

Raven_k42 · 16-09-2021 11:15pm #1

Hi all - not sure if this is the right forum but seemed the only option.

We live in an old terrace of 8 houses - lane at the back which we have always used for parking access in back garden. Pedestrian access from both ends of lane - but cars access from one end only. Few times recently some non-residents have parked in and blocked the lane - we can't get our car out !!. Approached the council about signage but apparently lane "not in their charge" so they can do nothing.

What might I consider - just to alert drivers that 24x7 access required for residents ?. Get yellow lines put in privately ?, Or some sign at the entrance ?. We're half-way up so a sign on our gate/wall would not deter people from blocking the start of the lane.

Just trying to see what, if anything, we could do. Any ideas appreciated

Thanks, K

Gumbo · 17-09-2021 8:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058209201/rear-laneway-access

Mark as private property.

engage a private clamping company.

or, cars on your lands, finders keepers!

Mellor · 30-09-2021 9:53am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058209201/rear-laneway-access

Legally whose land is it? Do you have permission to park there, or are you just using it.

When you park your car there, does that mean you prevent your 7 neighbors from using it. Seems a bit unfair to complain about others blocking you, if you are doign the same to others. But not clear if that applies.

If it's your land, or the 8 houses have a legal interest. Then you could put in a bollard or a gate very easily. If its public land, it likely that you've as much right as the other car.

C3PO · 02-10-2021 6:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117958168#Comment_117958168

My reading of the OPs post is that they (and the other residents) use the lane to access/exit their off-lane parking in the back gardens of their homes not to actually park in the lane?

Mellor · 03-10-2021 3:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117968612#Comment_117968612

That would make more sense. I was wondering who was blocking each other in when you can clearly see the lane is too narrow.

The advice is unchanged though. Find out who owns the lane. If its the residents, then put a gate in. If its public land, then it's the parking restrictions route.

Rear Laneway Access

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