A woman from Torbay, Devon, has sparked debate online after taking matters into her own hands to stop neighbours parking on her private driveway. Lisa, 38, an administrative assistant, said she began parking her car in a way that fully occupies her drive after neighbours repeatedly used the space without permission, sometimes blocking her in.
In a TikTok video, Lisa explained that her driveway can fit three or four cars, but she has no fencing due to the cost of renovations. She said neighbours on both sides occasionally park on her drive, and the situation has become more frequent and entitled over time. “Sometimes, even blocking us in,” she said.
Lisa’s solution was to park her car to leave no extra space, which has annoyed the neighbours. She asked her followers: “Am I wrong for blocking my own driveway so they can’t park there?” The video received a mixed reaction, with many supporting her right to control her property.
Commenters like Nana said: “Even if you didn’t have a car they can’t just use your empty driveway. They have no manners.” Others suggested a more diplomatic approach, with Lola advising: “Could you not discuss it and come to an agreement? Good relationships with neighbours are important.”
Lisa defended her actions, saying: “It always amazes me the level of entitlement some people have to other people’s property. I would never dream of parking on someone else’s drive.” She added that she plans to save up for fencing and gates to prevent future disputes.
