We’re fed up of Heathrow tourists blocking our driveways for 4 MONTHS – I had health scare but was trapped in my home

FUMING locals slammed Heathrow tourists blocking their driveways for up to four months.

Residents on Malvern Road, in Hayes, London, are plagued by ignorant holidaymakers who use their street as a cheaper car park alternative amid an airport price hike.

Many frustrated homeowners are pulling their hair out over the “stressful” ordeal, as they fear for children’s safety.

However, some locals have taken advantage of their prime location and are now renting out their driveways to travellers.

Sade Rose, who works in a cafe, said she first noticed a build-up of cars at the top of the street two years ago.

She said: “It is very stressful considering this street has a lot of children on it.”

The 28-year-old added that she is unnerved by strangers coming to the street to pick up their cars, “especially late at night.”

Commenting on whether she lists her own driveway for Heathrow travellers, she said: “I wouldn’t rent my driveway out. It’s mine!”

Another disgruntled resident, Khurrem Shahzad, 45, who lives on the street with young children, said: “We get so many problems from it. We can’t even use our own driveways.

“Yesterday there was a commercial van completely blocking the driveway. He parked for one night and came back the next day.

“Every single day someone is blocking something.”

Meanwhile, pensioner Remonda Salida, who currently studies English and Computing at West Thames College and lives on her own, said she recently needed to rush to hospital due to a health scare.

But when she went to get in her car, she realised it was blocked in the driveway by a vehicle she did not recognise, forcing her to catch the bus.

She added: “People sometimes leave their cars here for three or four months.

“Sometimes I want to go somewhere during the day. When I come back in the evening, there is no way I will be able to park my car.

“There is no way. I have to go and find somewhere else to park. It is very difficult. It is horrible.”

When asked if she had sought to do anything about the problem, she said: “What can I do? The road doesn’t belong to me.”

And, Alan Patriarca, 45, who lives with his young family added: “Before, people used their cars to go to work and it was quite empty. Now it’s packed in the daytime. Especially during the summer. They’re different cars every day.

“Little children play around here during the summer, sometimes only two-year-olds. And the road is busy with cars.”

Alan said he mainly put the problem down to Heathrow members of staff. 

Several Malvern Road residents currently list their driveways on the app JustPark, for up to £452 for just one week. 

But one tenant, whose driveway was pictured on a £97 listing for the seven days between 17-24th August, insisted he knew nothing about it, claiming the landlord must have been responsible.

It comes as the cost of leaving your car at Heathrow Airport has risen by 11 per cent over the last year.

Residents in Malvern are not the only ones renting out their driveways to pocket some extra cash.

Parking is also available in Trevithick Close, Feltham, is listed for just £42 a week.

However, it is more than two miles away from the airport.

Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at used car dealership cinch, said: “The rising costs of airport parking present a real opportunity for people with spare driveway space near an airport.

“Before turning your driveway into a parking spot, you should check how much the parking around you already costs.

“This will make sure your prices are competitive, so your driveway gets as many bookings as possible.”

Hillingdon Council and Heathrow Airport have been contacted for comment.