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Hi fellow members,

I'm seeking advice on whether it's worth appealing a PCN that has now reached the Notice to Owner (NTO) stage.  I've been dealing with some medical issues, which unfortunately prevented me from addressing this PCN sooner.

Contravention code: 23L - Parked in a parking place or area not designated for that class of vehicle (loading place).

In December 2024, I stopped my car for less than 10 minutes (as recorded by my dashcam) to drop off a package at the post office. Upon returning, I found an enforcement officer issuing me a PCN. He stated the parking space was designated for loading only. I pointed out that other vehicles were parked similarly (see attached images), but he didn't offer an explanation and walked away.

In the original PCN one thing I noticed was that the officer observed my parked car for 1 minute before deciding to issue the PCN. Again the other cars in the same area didn't get a PCN (see pictures).

Given that the PCN is now at the NTO stage and the discount is no longer available, I'd appreciate any advice on the following:

- Do I have reasonable grounds to appeal this PCN? If so, what arguments should I use in my appeal?
- If my next appeal is rejected, should I take the case to the adjudicator?

Any insights or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Location google - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tcKdwhxYshgCaDJz8

Images:

1 - PCN and NTO letter - https://imgur.com/a/OJAnfSN
2 - My Pics - https://imgur.com/a/RUFkcDX

Kind regards,

Goods vehicles are defined as vehicles constructed or adapted for carrying goods so you couldn't use this bay for loading.

The contravention doesn't say what class can use the bay and the suffix l just means loading place. Some appeals have been won on this but it's not a sure fire win.

We can also check Barking has a correct order for this bay.

Thank you @stamfordman for a quick reply. I have also just noticed that the location just mentions Heathway (Dagenham) but there isn't a specific location

Asking for discretion is open to any PCN and they must consider it but it's unlikely to succeed. They will probably reoffer the discount as otherwise you have nothing to lose by taking it to the tribunal which involves costs on their part.

These cases concern the PCN wording. The first shows they should have used the suffix 2 as I said.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XqKhehvagEzi4MgvPQZEk65cZ2VuCDDg/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QtmX9lLTLTQx6uRa9NDzJvfXcJuhzylV/view

But:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1duurfYJ4orQSwrQhRNYL1wgYnXtEpheb/view

The order is probably in order:

Hi all,

Hope you all doing well!

Following my last post and formal appeal to the council I have now received both the Notice of Rejection and Charge Certificate.

Unfortunately since my last post I have been traveling and unable to read any letters received and as result I was unable to fill my representation with the adjudicator and as result the council is now demanding a full payment of £165 (£110 + £55).

I have now got less that 14 days to make payment before they apply for enforcement.

Can someone please advice:

1 - Do I have any chances of taking this back to the adjudicator or since the 28 days have now passed I'm no longer eligible?
2 - Just accept that I missed the deadline and just pay the £165

Images:
Notice of Rejection -> https://imgur.com/a/AtXPlvv

Charge Certificate -> https://imgur.com/a/G6WfeFQ

I returned home on the 20th and I have been catching up on all the post received since I got back.

I honestly did not expect the council to respond to my formal appeal so quickly (in the past I have seen this taking a month).

The date of Charge Certificate is the 19/03/2025 so I guess 28 deadline was the 19th.

The adjudicator may register a late appeal as is made clear the last para. of the NOR.

I have seen the paragraph you mentioned (Thank you). Guess the only option now is to make an appeal to the adjudicator and hope they accept the late appeal?

For the late appeal to be considered would I just appeal as I would normally would (using the code provided) and then provide an explanation for the late appeal or would the process be different?

Also for the adjudicator what would the best appeal be for this PCN?

Thanks

I was in Portugal (where I'm from) from 12th Feb to 20th Mar.

Hi all,

The adjudicator has now come back to me confirming they have accepted my "out of time" appeal and a hearing has been scheduled for June 2025.

Can someone please advice what would be a good argument to present to the adjudicator for PCN - Contravention code: 23L?

Maybe @stamfordman if you have any further advice I would appreciated it.

Thank you in advance all