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Conscious I need to submit this in a few days, so I had a go at rewriting it myself. How does this sound?

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Dear Harrow Council Parking Services,

I am writing to challenge Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) number XXX, issued on March 28, 2024, at the Leisure Centre Car Park.

I paid for my parking using the PayByPhone app at the time of parking. However, I made an honest mistake when entering my vehicle registration, typing ******* instead of *******. I have attached my PayByPhone receipt as proof of payment, which shows I paid for the correct location and time period.

This was a simple typing error, and I acted in good faith by making the payment. I respectfully request that you cancel this PCN given that I did pay for my parking and this was merely a minor administrative error.

I have attached:

1. Copy of the PCN
2. PayByPhone payment receipt

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Thank you for the response. I would like to submit an appeal today. How does this sound? I did use AI to help me draft this

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Dear Harrow Council Parking Services,

I am writing to appeal Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) number XXX, issued on March 28, 2024, at the Leisure Centre Car Park. The PCN was issued due to an alleged failure to display a valid pay and display ticket or voucher or parking clock.

I acknowledge that I used the PayByPhone app to register my vehicle for parking. However, due to an oversight, I entered an incorrect character in my vehicle registration number. Instead of EX59VZP, I mistakenly entered EX59VXP.

Key Points of Appeal:
 * Honest Mistake and Proof of Payment:
   * I have attached proof of payment from the PayByPhone app, which clearly demonstrates my intention to pay for parking. This receipt confirms that I made a payment for the correct time and location.
   * The error was a simple, unintentional typographical mistake, and I acted in good faith by paying for parking.
 * Discrepancy in Contravention and Actual Requirement:
   * As highlighted in the tribunal case reference 2240380699 (Axita Vadera vs. London Borough of Harrow), the contravention stated on the PCN, "Parked in car park without clearly display," is misleading.
   * In this location, the initial three hours of parking were free, requiring validation rather than payment. The signed requirement was to activate a free parking session, not display a pay and display ticket.
   * The tribunal in the referenced case allowed the appeal because the instructions did not warn motorists that they would receive a PCN for failing to activate the free parking session. The situation is very similar in my case.
 * Ambiguity of Location Description:
   * The location description, "Leisure Centre Car Park," is vague and lacks specificity. There are numerous leisure centers within the Harrow area, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact location. This lack of clarity could contribute to driver confusion.
 * Mitigating Circumstances:
   * I was in a rush when I parked as I was late for my sports session scheduled to begin at 4PM, which contributed to the mistake.

Request for Discretion:
I respectfully request that you exercise discretion in this matter and cancel the PCN. I have provided evidence of my payment and explained the circumstances surrounding the error. I believe that issuing a penalty in this situation is disproportionate to the minor mistake made.

I have attached the following supporting documents:

 * Copy of the PCN (https://imgur.com/a/8cohHvb)
 * Proof of payment from the PayByPhone app.

I trust that you will consider my appeal fairly and reasonably. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.