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Grounds for Appeal: The Contravention did not occur
The parking bay was suspended for utility works from 19 January 2026 until and including 21 January 2026. However, the utility works were completed on 20 January 2026 and the bay was clear and fully usable on the morning of 21 January when the PCN was issued.
As the purpose of the suspension had ceased, the suspension itself had no continuing effect and should not have been enforced. A parking suspension may only lawfully remain in force for as long as it is necessary for the stated purpose.
The council’s own roadworks map for 21 January (which I have attached) show no active works on Wendover Road. In addition, the CEO’s own photographs show no works, equipment, barriers or obstructions present in or near the bay, corroborating that the reason for the suspension had ended.
Furthermore, I am also a resident permit holder for this bay and parked in my usual permitted location outside my home once the works were complete. No obstruction was caused and the bay was not required for any works or other purpose at the time.
In these circumstances, it can reasonably be asserted that the contravention did not occur and I request that the PCN be cancelled.
