Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue

Hi all,
Looking for advice on a PCN I've just received.

Council: Bromley
Contravention: Code 12 – parked in a residents'/shared use bay or pay & display without displaying a valid permit, voucher, or P&D ticket, or without payment
Location: Harwood Avenue
Charge: £160 full, £80 if paid within 14 days (discount period)

The sign at the location shows:
Mon-Sat 8.30am-6.30pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Pay at machine → Display ticket or Permit holders (A) (Conditions apply)

This was a Sunday. I assumed Sunday parking was free and didn't pay at the machine — on reflection the sign does state Sunday hours (10am-5pm) rather than saying it's free, so I'm not sure this gives me a strong technical argument, but wanted to check if there's anything procedural or otherwise worth looking into (e.g. traffic order, machine/signage compliance, notice wording) before I decide whether to pay the discounted amount or challenge.

I've attach photos of the PCN (front/back) and the sign from street view here -

Would appreciate any thoughts on whether it's worth challenging or just paying the discounted £80 given the timeframe.

Thanks in advance.

Please post a GSV link to the location, telling us exactly where you parked

In the exact parking spot shown on the Google street view image linked above

So by your car was the bay sign, which clearly shows that Sunday restrictions apply 10am to 5 pm, namely payment is required to park. There is space for just two cars.

Did you actually look at the sign that was a few feet away from your car ? Frankly I can see nothing to appeal on related to the contravention itself. There may, however, be a 'technical' appeal you can submit based on council mismanagement of the enforcement process, so wait a bit to see what the others may suggest, but don't miss the deadline on the PCN to pay or appeal.