Hello,
I would appreciate some advice regarding a possible Set Aside application.
A default CCJ was entered against me on 12 May 2026 following a claim brought by UK Parking Control Ltd (represented by DCB Legal).
The parking event took place at Worthing Hospital on 27 August 2025.
The allegation was:
"Not parked correctly within the markings of the bay or space."
This was not a non-payment case. I paid for parking on the day and have now located bank statement entries showing payments made at Worthing Hospital on the date of the alleged contravention.
I was attending the hospital with my mother, who was undergoing an investigation following a stroke. I also have NHS correspondence confirming her treatment around that period.
In addition, I have photographs of the location showing ongoing construction works and temporary traffic management around the parking area.
Unfortunately, I did not file a defence before judgment was entered.
My questions are:
Based on these facts, do I appear to have a realistic prospect of success in a Set Aside application?
Would the evidence of paid parking, hospital attendance and site conditions be considered a potentially valid defence?
Given that the judgment was entered on 12 May 2026 and I only recently reviewed the full paperwork, would you recommend pursuing Set Aside or paying the judgment before the one-month deadline?
Thank you for any guidance.
