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Post both sides of the PCN, no redactions.

This is an off-street car park so on-street traffic sign regulation doesn't apply.

No redactions... or post the council pics yourself.

There's no pic of the terms board - that will tell you what they can enforce and should reference an order for off-street car parking.

A close up of the board would be useful.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PeGqtgn8b9ctAVQD8

Here is the entrance main sign and close up:

https://imgpile.com/p/LMWoYPN

There is no mention of EV parking or charging.
It is clear there was a sticker on the pole sign at some point and has been removed.
Google Street View and th sign makes this clear.

It could be the sticker on the entrance at one time mentioned EV.

But the penalties text is so small no driver could read it on entry.

Update:
1st bay has a ripped/missing sticker on the charger  (an nin EV car was parked when I parked - cannot see the charger)
2nd bay has no sticker on the charger (was free)
3rd Bay has a ripped sticker on the charge. (Person was leaning against it engrossed on his phone so I could not see the sticker)

The stickers are 90cm from the ground and the sticker is 20cm high.

Empty bays here: 
https://imgpile.com/p/b2pkFmA

A parking supervisor stated:

"Thank you for your email and for taking the time to provide detailed observations regarding the electric vehicle (EV) bays at Holmsdale Road car park.

We are aware that the bay markings have deteriorated over time although are still clear and the signage has been removed or vandalised at this location. Our signage team have been notified and are arranging for the signage and road markings to be reviewed and refreshed to ensure they remain clear.

In the meantime, while enforcement can still be carried out where restrictions are adequately signed, our officers will take a pragmatic approach where signage or markings are unclear or incomplete. Until the improvements are made, we will be monitoring the site to ensure fairness and consistency in enforcement.

To clarify:

Enforcement action can only be taken where the restriction is clear and enforceable.

Temporary or damaged signs that cause ambiguity will be referred for maintenance before enforcement resumes.

Once the signage and markings have been reinstated, only vehicles that are actively charging in an EV bay will be permitted to park there.

We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention and for highlighting the specific issues with the current signage. Your feedback has been passed to the relevant team for action, and we will ensure the site is inspected and any necessary works scheduled."


This does not mean a PCN will be cancelled!

The exclamations are yours, I assume!

Anyway:
Penalty exceeded ......circumstances of the case;
Procedural impropriety.

Their confusion regarding statutory periods and how to calculate these, where applicable, is amazing. Haven't seen one this bad for some time.

For example, when does the statutory discount payment period end? And the 28-day period 'specified on the front[of the PCN]'. And what is the statutory time limit for making informal reps and the parallel duty on the council to consider. And as for 'if not paid or disputed..', do these officers never keep up to date with tribunal decisions?

Yes, the last sentence was mine.

They have stated the colour of the car incorrectly (irrelevant).
The dates for 14-days and 28-days are wrong.
Is this relevant to a successful appeal?
Is the real issue lack of adequate signage?
Should a penalty and reference to a TRO have been displayed?

Why is the, "Penalty exceeded ......circumstances of the case"?  Is it because the entrance sign is silent on the issue?