Penalty charge notices

Challenge a PCN

By law, all challenges to Penalty Charge Notices must be made in writing, which can be by e-mail using our online form, or by sending a letter in the post. 

There are a number of stages to the challenge process:

1. Informal Challenge

You can make an informal challenge up to 28 days after the PCN is issued. More information on making an informal challenge.

2. Formal representation

If you do not pay or challenge your PCN within the first 28 days after the PCN is issued, we will issue a written reminder called a 'Notice to Owner' providing the option to either pay the PCN or make a formal representation. 
More information on making a formal representation. 

3. Parking appeals

If you have made a formal representation and it has been rejected by the Council, you can make an appeal to an independent Parking Adjudicator at the Traffic and Parking Appeals Service to have the decision reviewed. 
More information on parking appeals.