No crime has been committed by the nursery - it is not acting illegally. The covenant may have been breached, and I think this is the major point of concern from all parties, especially the other 100 or so businesses on the hill (including the house right next door to the nursery which also runs a business from home).

I think Piplings has been relatively restrained considering some of the treatment they have experienced as a family. Not very community spirited at all.

I also think the point that no costs have been borne so far by the neighbours is a valid one. I wonder if things would have got this far in terms of courts etc if costs had been mounting equally on both sides? (albeit that costs would be awarded against the party that lost in the end)

This post was last modified: 01-02-2012 02:59 PM by ladywotlunches.