New-build homes are turning our lives into a nightmare as builders block our driveways and cause a racket
RESIDENTS have been left fuming after complaining about new-build homes that have turned their lives into a nightmare.
Unhappy locals in Bestwood, Nottingham, claim that builders have been blocking their driveways and causing a racket.
Peter Walker, who has lived in the area for 18 years, said the works are becoming a “nightmare” for the community.
The 59-year-old told NottinghamshireLive: “None of the residents are happy.
“They keep blocking access to residents’ driveways. It is becoming a nightmare.”
Peter, who is a construction site manager himself, continued: “They are not supposed to work before 8am and after 5pm. This is a residential area.
“There is no consideration, no respect for the residents. They do not seem to care. I heard the lorries at 6.30am. They started the plant before 8am. And it is just getting worse. Traffic jams outside.
“I am thinking about selling off because I had enough and they are going to be here for another year.”
The works on the site are being carried out by Lovells. Beth Bundonis, Interim Regional Managing Director for Lovell East Midlands, said: “We are aware that a saw was started on site just ahead of core hours of working this week.
“We apologise to any residents disrupted and will be putting this in writing as soon as possible. We have reconfirmed the correct core hours to all subcontractors to avoid this happening again.
“We are not aware, and have had no reports, of site vehicles parking on driveways and all parking continues to be confined to the site. However, large vehicles may need to turn or let other vehicles through on occasion.”
A Nottingham City Council spokesperson said: “We are working with Lovell to make sure that everything possible is being done to minimise disruption to residents while this development takes shape to provide more new homes for Nottingham people.”
It comes as Bestwood locals previously complained after massive dust clouds from a new-build estate turned houses black.
Residents said dust plumes billowing from the nearby building site mean they can’t open their windows or hang out clothes to dry.
Their neighbourhood was slammed as looking “like the Sahara” after pollution from the new 129-home council estate coats homes and cars in thick dust.
Washing hung on the line quickly turns a rust-brown colour as particles of dirt float over from the construction site.
Richard Watson, 72, has lived in his home for 35 years was outraged at the works.
He showed the Sun Online how the dust had even settled on the inside of his windows and doorframes.
He said: “My window sills upstairs are black.
“When the wind is blowing in this direction, you don’t dare to open the windows.”
While Vivian Shelton, 62, can’t stand the problem.
Vivian told Sun Online: “When it’s hot you want to open the windows but you can’t.
“It’s horrible having to keep them shut.”