There are increasing cases of new residents moving into a location, then to complain and campaign against activities that have taken place for many years, especially when such noise would or should have been obvious before choosing to live in the locality.

A petition has been lodged at 10 Downing Street proposing “Grandfather rights” for well established activities and a presumption of rights to continue. Typical cases include those who move near to a church, only then to complain about the bells; a playground only then to complain about children screaming or shouting; near a village airfield, then campaigning for its closure; a riding school, objecting to the horses; the noise of sports fans at a local pitch and other such long standing amenities or activities.

Motor sport and other car-related activities are prime examples. Many venues have been established for many years, only for them to come under increasingly onerous restrictions imposed as a result of the actions of such complainants.

In addition to the benefits for those who have long enjoyed the facility, such a policy will ensure clarity for those making choices on places to live.

Please support this petition to protect long established activities with the presumption, that, providing there is no significant increase, such activities may continue; thereby protecting the traditions and facilities that make the UK such a great place to be.

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