Can I keep a towing caravan on my own front drive?

[Ethel]

When it's not being used.

It will be wholly on my property and will not overhang the pavement or the neighbours.

[rosyrussell]

I would imagine so - my neighbours down the road have their caravan in their front driveway! Cant think where else anyone could keep it really, as it has to be attached to the back of a car to get it anywhere.

[valsuey]

Make sure you have a good lock on the tow hook(or whatever its called).Can't trust anyone these days!

[Ethel]

Many thanks for the answers.

Much appreciated.

[isca]

you can put just about anything on your property as long as the council dont deem it to be related to your business or consider it to be a permanent structure (so dont take the wheels off) and youll be ok....

[Lonnie]

Legally, no you can't, if it was a caravanette, one you can drive, then yes, if I were you, i'd speak to the neighbours first, better yet, check your title deeds,it'll be in there, I think you'll find i'm right, but it may differ in some area's.

[WendyS]

We have restrictive covenant on our house which prevents anything larger than a car being permanently parked on it and I know of several residential areas and estates where caravans are not allowed to be parked on residential driveways.

Whilst I can imagine it's legal, perhaps your neighbours might not welcome the sight of this large structure permanently staring them in the face, as they might feel it devalues their property. To be honest, I wouldn't care for it. Do you know anybody with a large garden or safe yard where you store it when not in use?.

[maggie01]

I agree with wendy. Where we used to live, we could not keep a caravan or boat on the driveway. I would check first if I was you,

[buildersmate]

The likelihood of a restrictive covenant existing is greater if the house is newer than 20 years and on an estate. They are put there to prevent the appearance of the estate changing to perceived detriment of some.

[Ethel]

I havechecked my deeds - no covenants about the use of the drive.

It would not be visible from the road and would not affect my neighbours' light.

[stanleyman]

In addition to the possibility of a restrictive covenant, local councils can aquire the power to stop caravans and boats from being parked on a drive but in general you should have no problems on your own property. I keep mine in the drive although there are covenants that can be relaxed on our private estate.

[Kenzie]

I agree with the posters who raised the issue of restrictive covenants as this was enforced 11 years ago where I live (new housing). However, quite a few people do park caravans on their drives. Our next door neighbours had the courtesy to ask us before they purchased their caravan if we would have any objection, which we didn't. They have subsequently offered us the use of their caravan at any time. It helps if you have a good relationship with your neighbours.