London Borough of Newham
Code 12 – Parked in a residents’ or shared-use bay without a valid permit, voucher, pay-and-display ticket, or payment (Ethel Road).
Ethel Road
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Hi all,
I received a Newham Council PCN for “parked in a residents' or shared use parking place without a valid permit” on Ethel Road.
I am looking for guidance on whether I have strong grounds for a formal representation and, if needed, a tribunal appeal.
Key facts:
PCN number: PN24053382
Date: 25 October 2025 at 14:50
Location: Ethel Road, Newham
The area had no bay markings at all – it looks like unrestricted parking.
There was no permit sign visible from where I parked.
The CEO photos do NOT show the sign in the same frame as my vehicle.
The nearest sign shown by the CEO is on the opposite side of the road and not visible from my position, was said to be less than 30 meters from the vehicle according to the CEO.
My evidence:
CEO photos:
https://imgpile.com/p/Q2CTEMm#68SdZ1mhttps://imgpile.com/p/Q2CTEMm#4V8nnu0Photos I took showing:
https://imgpile.com/p/Q2CTEMm#pHa6MF9https://imgpile.com/p/Q2CTEMm#9BzjDRHhttps://imgpile.com/p/Q2CTEMm#lAkE95Yhttps://imgpile.com/p/Q2CTEMm#C9Ij3skThe photos I took are the same angels as the CEO took (just in better resolution)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BnwnoR9osqzXrgv26No bay markings
No nearby visible sign
Council’s rejection (informal challenge):
Newham rejected my challenge and claimed signage was within 30m and that the road is in a CPZ, so no local signs are required for each bay.
I understand this may not be correct if there's a designated bay without markings or visible signage.
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What I need help with:
Whether I have solid grounds for formal representation or tribunal
Whether CPZ rules apply without bay markings
Best strategy going forward
Thank you in advance for your help — happy to post any additional info if needed.
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