It doesn't cost anything to ask for costs but it's a high bar and probably won't succeed. I think it's worth a go given the adjudication.
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Case reference 2250042794
The Appellant is appealing a Penalty Charge Notice issued in respect of parking in a permit holder only space at the location.
The Appellant has attended the hearing and given evidence.
The Council relies upon photographic capture of the vehicle, a copy of the PCN, a copy of the relevant legislation, and correspondence.
The Appellant contends that she should benefit from an exemption contained within the relevant Order. She has contended from the outset that, at the relevant time, she was assisting her father, who holds a valid Blue Badge. She contends that she was escorting her elderly father to his home and unload his shopping into his home. This took a number of trips back and forth, and he could not do this due to his serious health difficulties. As soon as he was safely inside his house, she returned to the vehicle.
I have carefully considered all the evidence in this matter.
The footage relied upon by the Council shows the vehicle parked and unattended at the location.
Article 11 of the Order which creates the restriction sets out an exemption if a vehicle is waiting, "for so long as may be necessary to enable that person to board or alight from the vehicle or load thereon or unload therefrom their personal luggage.".
I am satisfied having heard the Appellant' oral evidence that this exemption has been established.
I therefore allow this appeal.