Do I own my parking space?

Do I own my parking space?

Legally, the answer to that last question is no, you don’t have any right to claim a parking spot as exclusively your own, if that spot is on a public highway. The only way you could reserve a space outside your property is if it has been designated as a disabled space.

What is the law for parking outside someone’s house?

Parking outside someone’s house It is perfectly legal to park outside someone’s house, unless the vehicle is blocking a driveway or a wheel is over a dropped kerb.

Can a parking space be an easement?

This is because an easement is essentially a right to do something over someone else’s land. The way the law on easements has developed in the context of car parking means that a right to park a car cannot be an easement if the owner of the burdened land is left without any reasonable use of it.

Can I rent my parking space?

Renting / renting out parking spaces Additional parking spaces can be rented, and in some instances, rented out. Don’t take the matter lightly, not having a parking space for your car can turn into a daily nightmare.

Is it illegal to park outside your own driveway?

Generally you should never park on the pavement unless you are parking in a marked bay. However if you have parking bays in your street you can park across your own drive but not beyond the marked bays as shown below. You cannot block the pavement as shown below.

Can I park outside my Neighbours house?

Not only does it seem to be the decent thing to do, to avoid parking in ‘someone else’s space,’ but it’s also convenient. However, there is no law that says you have any right to park outside your own home. As long as you’re not breaking any of the laws outlined in the Highways Code, you’re free to park where you want.

How much is a car parking space?

The minimum size of a standard parking space shall be nine feet wide and eighteen feet long. Parking spaces within enclosed garages shall have an interior dimension of at least ten feet wide and twenty feet long. The minimum size of a compact parking space shall be eight feet wide and sixteen feet long. B.

Can I charge for parking on my drive?

Park On My Drive is basic but cheap. It’s free to list your space but you have to pay a yearly registration fee of £20, though this isn’t charged until the first booking is made.

Can a neighbour use your car parking space?

If your neighbours are using your car parking space and allowing their visitors to do so they are likely to be in breach of the terms of the lease. The lease should set out how the covenants can be enforced.

Is it bad to have a parking space?

Car parking can be a bit of a nuisance. Parking issues can cause frustrations, and have on rare occasions led to violence. But it’s the frustration that’s the worst part.

How big of a parking space do I need for my house?

The standard space requirement is 4.8m long by 2.4m wide. Allow an extra 2m if the parking area is in front of a gate or garage. When measuring up, make sure your car won’t overhang the pavement or road. Do I need planning permission? Depending on your individual circumstances, you may need planning permission.

What’s the best way to build an off street parking space?

Options include permeable concrete block paving and bonded gravel. Loose gravel is cheaper than paving but a solid sub-base and sturdy edgings are essential to stop it spilling out onto the pavement. How much will a new off-street parking space cost?