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Sign allows part off-carriageway parking in marked bays, but these are very worn.

However, if that's your car in the photos, you can see bay markings at the back of it, and you are beyond these, hence the PCN.

Fair enough, I guess I have to try my luck.

Thank you

Appreicate the response! @H C Andersen

Would you add/change anything to the below appeal response?

On the day in question, I parked my car in a marked bay on the footpath. While I acknowledge that part of my car was over the line of the footpath, the car was still within the length of the bay, leaving sufficient space for other vehicles to pass freely along the road.

I was surprised to receive this PCN because I have previously discussed this specific parking arrangement with the traffic warden who regularly monitors the road. He assured me that no ticket would be issued under such circumstances, as the road is quite narrow and this form of parking ensures better access. This indicates either a change in approach or that someone else was on duty that day.

Furthermore, regarding the alleged contravention, I believe this occurred because part of my vehicle was outside the designated markings. However, it is worth noting that the markings themselves do not establish permitted parking; their purpose is to delineate areas prescribed under a resolution passed by the council, as stipulated under section 15(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974.

To confirm the validity of this PCN, I respectfully request that the council consult the relevant resolution to ensure that the markings comply with its provisions and that an actual contravention has occurred. I also request a copy of this resolution be provided should my appeal be rejected.

Thank you for taking the time to review my appeal. I trust that you will carefully consider the points raised, and I am hopeful for a positive resolution.

No problem, i don't really know where else to try so will have to just give it a shot.

IMO, a traffic order creates parking places which, in this case, would have to be signed. None is signed as required. The 'in marked bays' sign conveys a resolution to the effect that parking on the footway is limited. These are quite prevalent where there are vehicle access crossovers and where the passable part of the footway needs to be protected for pedestrians.

As far as I am aware, footway parking markings only have to be applied on the footway, they are not required on the carriageway for obvious reasons, whereas parking places created under a traffic order must be marked in full.

Thank you, i will try and add that in somewhere

Thank you @stamfordman

How about this?

Dear London Borough of Richmond upon Thames,

I am writing to formally challenge the Parking Charge Notice issued to my vehicle on 14 March 2025, on Wyndham Crescent.

On the day in question, I parked my car in a marked bay on the footpath. While I acknowledge that part of my vehicle was over the line of the footpath, the car was still within the length of the bay, leaving sufficient space for other vehicles to pass freely along the road.

I was surprised to receive this PCN because I have previously discussed this specific parking arrangement with the traffic warden who regularly monitors the road. He assured me that no ticket would be issued under such circumstances, as the road is quite narrow and this form of parking ensures better access. This indicates either a change in approach or that someone else was on duty that day.

Furthermore, the alleged contravention may have occurred because part of my vehicle was outside the designated markings. However, it is worth noting that the parking bay markings on Wyndham Crescent were in an extremely worn state at the time. Due to their faded appearance, it was genuinely difficult to discern the boundaries of the bay, which inadvertently led to the positioning error.

Regarding the alleged contravention itself, I believe the markings themselves do not establish permitted parking; rather, their purpose is to delineate areas prescribed under a resolution passed by the council, as stipulated under section 15(4) of the Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1974. To confirm the validity of this PCN, I respectfully request that the council consult the relevant resolution to ensure that the markings comply with its provisions and that an actual contravention has occurred. I also request a copy of this resolution be provided should my appeal be rejected.

I ask that you take into account the mitigating factors outlined in this appeal. I have acted in good faith in relying on the advice of the traffic warden and have made every effort to park responsibly. Additionally, the unclear state of the bay markings further complicates the situation.

Thank you for taking the time to review my appeal. I trust that you will carefully consider the points raised, and I am hopeful for a positive resolution.