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Hi all,

I'm looking for some advice before submitting an appeal to UKPC.

I've received a Notice to Keeper from UK Parking Control.

Key dates:

* Date of alleged contravention: 7 June 2026
* Date of Notice to Keeper: 16 June 2026
* Date received: 19 June 2026

Location:

The Avenue / Windmill Drive, NW2 1US

Google Maps location:

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Notice to Keeper:




Signage:

These are clearest signs I've managed to find from Google maps. One at the entrance to the estate and the second inside the estate. I will aim to go back and take some clear pics of the signs.




The PCN states the vehicle was observed from 09:43:29 to 10:05:23 (21 minutes 54 seconds). The alleged contravention is:

"Parked in an area designated for registered users only."

The driver was collecting an IKEA dressing table from a resident after arranging the purchase through Facebook Marketplace. The vehicle was parked directly outside the seller's building to collect and load the item.

The driver went to the seller's second-floor flat to collect the already assembled dressing table (away from the vehicle for around 2–3 minutes). After bringing it downstairs, the driver attempted to load it into the vehicle but discovered it would not fit while assembled. The table therefore had to be dismantled beside the vehicle before it could be loaded. Once loading was complete, the vehicle departed.

The vehicle remained at the location only for as long as was reasonably necessary to collect and load the furniture.

The driver has Facebook Marketplace messages showing the collection was pre-arranged, that the item was fully assembled, and that the seller lived on the second floor. The seller is also willing to provide a statement confirming what happened if required.

My initial thought was to appeal on the basis that the vehicle was engaged in a genuine loading activity rather than parking. Given the circumstances, does that appear to be a strong basis for an appeal?

I'd also be grateful if someone could advise if the Notice to Keeper complies with the requirements of Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, or whether there are any defects that could assist my appeal.

Finally, if there are any other issues with the signage, the PCN, UKPC's compliance with the BPA Code of Practice, or any other aspect of the case that you think I should raise, I'd really appreciate your feedback before I submit the registered keeper's appeal.

Many thanks for your time and advice.

Thanks @InterCity125, very much appreciated.

I'm thinking of keeping my initial appeal short and focusing on keeper liability, something along the following lines.

Does this seem correct, or would you suggest any changes?

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am the registered keeper of the vehicle.

Your Notice to Keeper does not comply with the mandatory requirements of Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. In particular, it does not satisfy paragraph 9(2)(b), as it fails to inform the keeper "that the driver is required to pay the parking charge and that the parking charge has not been paid in full."

As you have not complied with all the applicable requirements of Schedule 4, you cannot transfer liability for the parking charge to the registered keeper.

I am under no legal obligation to identify the driver, and I will not be doing so.

In the circumstances, please confirm that the Parking Charge Notice has been cancelled.

Yours faithfully,

The Registered Keeper