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Each case turns on its own merits; however, by all means PM the other OP and ask them to ask WF why.  You may not get very far so I would draft your own representations.

Indeed, thank you for your reply.  I have made the informal challenge so let's see what they come back with. I am not expecting a cancellation though.  Will update once I receive the reply.

Please post up what you wrote.

Please post up what you wrote.

Here is my appeal - submitted via their online system.

I wish to appeal against this PCN as I do not think the signage is adequate.

There is no signage at the entrance to the road saying there is no through road, or that it is one-way.  I approached from the south travelling northbound on Blackhorse Lane E17 and took a right turn into the road. I am not familiar with this road at all, but once safely turned into the road I proceeded down it scanning for a parking spot.

The fact I hadn't seen it supports that it's in an unusual spot, some 30m or further from the entrance to the road. It's not at the entrance to the road or at any natural junction, at a point where the road is lined with parked cars, and not at all anywhere a driver would expect. There are no other visual clues, such as planters or chicanes which you would usually find for such modal filters.  Hence I had no idea and was busily looking for parking spots. Any driver who has driven to this point would then - if they'd seen these signs - have to make a u-turn.

Furthermore, the "No Entry" markings on the road itself are confusing in conjunction with the signs, as they contradict the right of cyclists and those using non-motorised forms of transport to proceed - they are more appropriate to one way streets, which this one clearly isn’t.

I request that the PCN be cancelled due to inadequate, unexpected and confusing signage.

@timoteus at this point it would be really helpful if you could make a subject access request to WF council to find out exactly why they DNC'ed your appeal

I've submitted an SAR - it's stated that a response may take up to 1 month to be received

Here's the SAR response:




@LividFromE17, have you received the NOR letter yet? First thing to check is whether the wording relating to the sign positions has been updated.

that came into the list on 12 June 2024, for which I'm still waiting the decision on (how long does is it supposed to take?).

Have you checked with the Tribunal?