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I sent the response above and have now received an email reply from Gladstones.

They have said "we do not accept your representations and all sums owing are due in full." and "Our Client is therefore satisfied the case against you should proceed unless the debt owing of £170.00 is discharged in full". They have attached "the Evidence Pack" Which is copies of the original claims/ticket/images from PPS (london) ltd. The email was sent by a legal assistant.

Do I need to do anything at this point? Do I just have to wait?

Thanks 

Should I add that the PCN does not comply with PoFA 9(2)(a) as there is no "period of parking" noted in my reply to the Letter Before Claim, from Gladstones or wait until an actual claim is started?

Once a Letter before claim has been sent, do Gladstones have to start the claim within a certain period? If PPS (London) decide to drop any potential legal action do the need to notify me?

Thanks all

Has the driver been identified at this point?

The original NtK appears to be non PoFA compliant.

At this point I have been identified as the driver.

Is the original NtK not PoFA compliant

Yes, I will provide images shortly.

Hi all, I am new to this group.

I received a PCN for “Obstructive Parking” on Regis Road NW5. My car was pictured as being stationary for just over five minutes in an area that was not marked by double yellow lines and was not a parking bay. From a non-technical point of view, the car was clearly not causing an obstruction — and if it had been, I was in the vehicle and could have moved if necessary.

The road is confusing because it is apparently a private road that is designated as a car park. The road has a local borough council street name at its entrance, is served by council traffic lights, and provides access to the local council recycling centre, the car pound, the Royal Mail sorting office, as well as a number of businesses. There are several signs on the road, which I didn’t read as I did not intend to park. The main sign near the entrance does say “Private Land”, but this sign is not obvious and is often obscured by vehicles leaving and waiting at the traffic lights.

I have appealed first to Private Parking Solutions (London) Ltd and then to POPLA. Both appeals were rejected.

I have now received a Letter Before Claim from Gladstones.

This is my reply:


Dear Sirs,

Your ref: [insert reference number]
Proposed legal proceedings
Claimant: Private Parking Solutions (London) Ltd

I refer to your letter of claim.

Please note that my address for service, for the time being, is as follows. Any previous address must be removed from your records:

[My address]

The alleged debt is fully disputed. No payment will be made, and any court proceedings will be vigorously defended. I request that you refer this matter back to your client. Based on the circumstances, any attempt to pursue a claim in respect of “obstructive parking” would have no merit and would not succeed.

If your client nevertheless chooses to issue proceedings, I will respond accordingly and seek recovery of any costs that the court may permit.

Yours faithfully,
[Your name]



I have posted on the MSE board about this as well.

Help, advice, and details of what might come next would be appreciated.