PARKING CHARGE NOTICE (PCN)

Why was I issued a PCN?

Landowners may regulate or restrict parking on thier land due to various reason. Parking Charge Notices are issued for breaches of the set conditions outlined on signage around the parking area.

PCNs issued by ourselves are issued under the Protections of Freedoms Act 2012.

Unlike Warning Notices, Parking Charge Notices are a Civil Notice.

Once a motorist enters a parking location, the conditions of parking are visable and act as a legally binding contract between the motorist and CPS.

PCNs issued are given a discounted period of 14 days, however if not paid or appealed within 28 days, CPS may decided to instruct our appointed Debt Recovery Agency which will incur additional charges.

Do I need to take action if I have recieved a PCN?

How Can You Identify The Registered Keeper?

After 28 days, if we have not received an appeal or payment in full, we can request the Registered Keepers Details from the DVLA under reasonable cause in line with the Vehicle (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002.

Does a PCN mean I am banned going back to the location?

A Parking Charge Notice does not act as a banning notice. PCNs are issued due to a motorist breaching the conditions of parking.

If you have received a PCN, it is up to you on how to satify the notice. There is an option to transfer liability to the driver within 28 days, however we must have a serviceable address and correct details.

Taking no action over 28 days will result in the Registered Keepers details being sent to our appointed Debt Recovery Agency.

I recieved a PCN by post yet I wasn't driving, do I have to take action?

Can I appeal directly to the issuing officer?

No. CPS Support Officers are under strict instructions to adhere to the rule: Once a ticket has been issued it cannot be marked as settled unless paid via one of the options set out by Community Protective Services, or withdrawn through a valid appeal.