LIVID residents have described how bottles of wee and human excrement have been thrown of their gardens by unlawful caravaners.
Annoyed Kent locals have claimed that their driveways are persistently blocked by the illegal parking of caravans regardless of a public area safety order.
Jon RowleyThe prevailing PSPO is in place to assist sort out anti-social behaviour[/caption]
They declare that convoys of caravans are inflicting mayhem and staying for a number of nights.
A crackdown on anti-social behaviour is already underway with the ban protecting Metropole Highway West from Folkstone and Hythe District Council (FHDC).
The council is making ready to curb the chaos by extending the prevailing PSPO after investigating the complaints.
Residents have detailed the “horrible drawback” of holidaymakers “parking wherever they like”.
Peter Oughton, 71, accepted that it might all the time be busy in the summertime because of the beautiful panorama however claimed the clogged roads will be “fractious” and “irritating.”
He additionally complained of smelly waste: “The issue is usually garbage is thrown into our gardens.
“We’ve had human waste and bottles of urine, all simply popped over the fence.”
Technically, campervans are banned in The Leas between midnight and 7 within the morning, however cell dwelling homeowners have continued to reach, undeterred.
With out permits or a meter, there’s little stopping motorists from parking up within the space.
Mr Oughton, who prompt the thought, added: “It could be a bit harsh for folks attempting to entry The Leas, however different restrictions simply appear to be shifting the problem to our street.”
Outraged Odyeseas Louizou who has lived on Metropole Highway West for 4 a long time urged the council to take “decisive motion” to fight the “horrible drawback.”
The 90-year-old stated: “A number of instances, the backs of vehicles have been blocking my driveway.
“We pay our council tax, our payments, however generally I can’t even get out of my own residence.
“Individuals simply appear to park wherever they like.
“They should add double yellow traces, that’s the one manner they’ll cease this.”
Final week, Cllr Polly Blakemore admitted that the state of affairs was “long-standing” however claimed that the environmental group hadn’t discovered proof of human waste or garbage.
She instructed the Folkestone and Hythe District Council assembly: “Up to now we’ve got not discovered proof of human waste, garbage deposited on non-public land and related issues however we do proceed to patrol the realm.
“It was determined to incorporate an in a single day motor caravan ban after receiving a number of representations from residents about guests with motorhomes occupying the restricted parking areas for a number of weeks and even months at a time.
“If we obtain particular reviews from the environmental group that they’re unable to deal with points similar to long-term parking of motorhomes in Metropole Highway West we will take into account the introduction of latest restrictions.”
Plans to increase the PSPO might see the ban widened so far as the beachside roads close to Hythe.
These have been handed by the council final week and can be topic to a six week public session.
Nevertheless, Cllr Tim Prater clarified {that a} much less punitive method could also be wanted for these battling homelessness.
He stated: “If their solely different possibility is to sleep below a hedge, then sleep within the rattling van and we needs to be coping with that by way of the housing group and differently.”
Lib Dem Cllr Gary Fuller identified that residents simply need an efficient answer to cope with the issue.
He stated: “The general public need us to behave quick to maneuver folks alongside, not get slowed down in prolonged processes or prosecutions.
“If the PSPO works, it ought to cease this problem earlier than it begins.”
Cllr Fuller added that the brand new model could possibly be a helpful “lever” to make sure residents really feel protected and comfy of their district.
The Solar has approached Folkestone and Hythe District Council for remark.
SWNSCaravans noticed in South Highway, Hythe[/caption]