I am seeking help regarding Penalty Charge Notice issued on 14 October 2024 to my car parked outside the house in accordance with the signage (partially on the footway), for failing to display a valid resident's parking permit outside my property.
I initially submitted an informal PCN appeal to the Council on 21 October 2024, explaining that I am the new property owner and that my wife had applied for a resident's permit on my behalf three times, but each application was rejected due to the vehicle being registered at a different address, where we are currently residing and renovating our new property. I have been actively seeking the permit for the new address and have provided the relevant rejection correspondence as evidence. We could not obtain a permit due to the car registered and insured at our old address, where it would normally be parked at the time.
After not receiving a formal response to my initial challenge the NtO was issued on 18 October for the increased £130 from the council, which I ignored thinking it was a clerical error, as they were still within their 56 days to respond. On 19 December a Charge Certificate was issued for £195, which I followed up with them on 23 December 2024 (today) via telephone. The council informed me that they sent a rejection letter on 22 October 2024, but I have not received it. The contents of the letter that were read to me over the phone seemed like a generic response, which did not address the specific points raised in my original appeal.
Following this phone conversation, I have sent an email to the council parking enforcement requesting a copy of of their rejection letter, as well as my original appeal.
What steps should I take and do I have a chance of getting this PCN cancelled or winning the tribunal or court?
Thank you!
