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"Due to the tube strike, we had no option but to drive part of the journey and use a TFL bus for the remainder. We drove around the block looking for a disabled parking space to no avail.
We then decided to park as close as possible to the required bus stop and displayed a blue badge on the dashboard."

The only difference between our cases, in my opinion, is the tube strike. They must have taken this into consideration and applied leinancy.

This is my draft

I am the driver of the vehicle and responsible for bringing the passenger to his various medical appointments, as he suffers with severe mental health and mobility issues. Due to the tube strike, we had no option but to drive part of the journey and use a TFL bus for the remainder. We drove around the block looking for a disabled parking space to no avail.
We then decided to park as close as possible to the required bus stop and displayed a blue badge on the dashboard.
As we are not from Westminster, we did not understand the inconsistent blue badge rules in London. We have previously parked in different boroughs with no issues.


There was no intent to evade a parking charge, in fact, none applied in the bay where I was parked.
(The above was suggested by Enceladus)

Please use your discretion to cancel this PCN. This episode has been very stressful to the passenger, who suffers greatly from anxiety.

Kind regards

I received a 12R PCN from Westminster council last night, with a blue badge on the dashboard. I looked up and down the road and surrounding streets for a dedicated disabled bay, to no avail.

https://imgur.com/a/cRTJ9n1

I chose to park in the resident bay, as it was close to the bus stop we needed to use. The person with me has severe mobility issues. I was not aware you couldn't park there with a B.B. (not from Westminster) and thought any restrictions would expire after 18.30.

Rossmore Rd
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SbU8pS9acsWSprZv9?g_st=ac

I was parked where the silver or black car is positioned.

Any advice/help, gratefully received.

Hello

Unfortunately the appeal was rejected, standard template.      See attached.

Interestingly the amount payable (discounted if paid within 14 days) when I searched for the PCN details online is £65 instead of £80 (as stated on the response).
LBs and City have increased the charges by £30 on the 07/04 (date of my PCN), somehow now I am getting the old rate.
Small victory I guess.







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I hope the link works, I ve uploaded the full PCN

Thank you both

Thanks for the update. With regards to me lodging an appeal, what information/ circumstances/legislation, do I need to include?

Kind Regards

Hello

I received the following PCN from Camden Council:

PCN Details:
Date 07/04/2025 08:41
PCN Number CU70441xxx
Vehicle Registration: xxxxxx (Dark blue DS car)
Street Goldhurst Terrace
Contravention Type: permit holders only
Contravention Code 21a
Contravention: Parked wholly or partly in a suspended bay or space- permit holder only electric vehicle charging bay.

Can the PCN be appealed? I do have a valid permit to park in the zone. My argument is that there was unclear signage and the car was parked outside 199 (well the majority).

Please see photos taken by the traffic warden and links attached:

As seen from Google Map pic from the link in the attachment (197 Goldhurst Terrace - Google Maps) and notes, the parking bay starts on the right of 197, near the end of the house and up to 199. There is a noticeable gap from the end of the bay to my car.

Also the notice was placed where in fact the suspension was not applicable (between 199-201).

Your advice on whether I should appeal and on what grounds would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!!

Bullit70



 

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WUpal4wGD-kcWyDBcdetMsBVAT-6M05a/view?usp=drivesdk

Thanks in advance.