A homeowner has been left raging after being called "difficult" for approaching their neighbour over their silly parking. Now they're planning to take revenge...09:57, 06 Sep 2026Updated 09:57, 06 Sep 2026Nobody likes moving next to a neighbour who just causes them grief all the time. Sadly neighbour disputes are quite common, whether it's a problem over their driveway or painting the fence, issues can arise.‌Now keen to make the problem stop, one homeowner decided to confront their neighbour over parking – but it didn't go the way they had hoped. In the UK, parking on a private driveway without permission is a civil matter, not a criminal offence. While police won't generally get involved, if matters escalate, you can pursue civil action through the courts for trespass. One person was hoping to solve this problem on their own, but sadly it didn't go their way.‌Posting on Reddit, the person wrote: "I've lived in my house for about two years and never really had issues with the neighbours until recently.‌"The people next door started using the edge of my driveway as an extra parking spot whenever they have guests over. At first I didn't care because it was only occasionally."Now it's happening several times a week, and sometimes I'll come home from work and find a car parked halfway across my driveway."‌Since the homeowner asked them "politely" to stop, the neighbours issued a five-word response – saying they'd "keep an eye on it". But sadly, it happened again.On another occasion, the person stormed over to their house at 11pm after they struggled to get their car onto the drive. They added: "[The neighbours] acted like I was being difficult and said there was plenty of room for me to get around the car."At this point I'm tempted to put up a camera and start documenting every time it happens. I don't want a stupid neighbour feud, but I'm also getting tired of asking people to stop blocking my driveway."‌Escalating Neighbour Conflicts Over Blocked DrivewaysIn the Reddit post, many people shared their thoughts on the matter – including what to do next. Someone suggested an addition to the drive and said: "Big concrete planters with a large plant in it that makes it even heavier and they can see from their car."Another added: "Have them towed. That will put a stop to it." While another advised a sign which read: "Private parking, violators will be towed at their expense".Article continues belowLegal Steps to Resolve Property and Driveway FeudsTo stop a neighbour from using your driveway, you can begin with a polite conversation. If this doesn't work, you could leave a friendly note and write down key dates of each incident.It's also worth verifying your boundaries, your property title deeds can confirm the land belongs entirely to you. Another option is to place a visible "private drive – no parking or turning" sign at the edge of your property.But if things still don't improve, you could use a community mediation service or consult a property solicitor if the problem persists. You can also check guidance via the UK Government Neighbour Disputes Service.