A new survey has revealed the types of neighbour disputes most likely to spark complaints this summer across the UK.
The poll, reported by Creatorzine, highlights how common garden grievances can escalate.
Noise complaints involving dogs, parties, and other loud disturbances topped the list of frustrations, with 55 per cent of people naming persistent dog barking as their number one irritation.
Close behind were repeated late-night gatherings, which annoyed 54 per cent of those surveyed.
Such complaints could fall under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, under which councils can issue fines of up to £5,000 for statutory noise nuisance.
This can include ongoing loud music, persistent canine noise, or parties.
Parking disputes were also frequent sources of tension, with 50 per cent of respondents citing blocked driveways or garden access as a serious grievance.
The research found that parking issues were the most common cause of neighbour disputes nationwide, with nearly one in three people saying they had argued over obstructed access outside their homes.
Other grievances included neighbours leaving dog mess, cutting plants without permission, and using noisy power tools early in the morning or late at night.
The survey also uncovered regional differences.
People in Liverpool were around 60 per cent more likely to be annoyed by blocked parking compared to the national average, while residents of Glasgow were twice as likely to clash over “nosey” behaviour.
Geordies were found to be the least confrontational, but also the most likely to consider moving, with more than one in ten saying they would relocate to avoid ongoing disputes.
Despite the frustrations, most Britons still favour a direct approach to resolving issues.
More than three-quarters of those surveyed said they would speak to their neighbour before contacting authorities, while 12 per cent said they would ignore the problem and hope it resolved itself.
Mark Fletcher, head of brand at Buzz Bingo, said: “Now the weather is getting warmer, Brits are going to be spending more time soaking up the sun in their garden.
“It’s clear from the survey results that respondents are most annoyed by neighbours who disrupt their sleep or intrude on their space with plants or parking.”
