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Ocean Parking PCN – 13 minute stay – JustPark would not allow payment – IPC/IAS advice please
Hi all, I’ve been reading through the NEWBIES thread and would really appreciate some advice before submitting my first appeal to Ocean Parking. This is an IPC operator, so I understand the second stage would be IAS if they reject. Facts of the case: Location: Harris Academy Chobham Car Park Operator: Ocean Parking PCN…
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Private ticket (Group Nexus) at a retail car park in Croydon
Hi everyone, Seeking an advice on a particular situation (have trawled through the newbies section but could not find an exactly the same one). So, my mother in law who is a citizen and a resident of a non-EU country, was visiting us in recently at the end of April and I let her use our car (for which I am a registered…
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Claim form from DCB Legal LTD
I am back again for your support my fellow colleagues. DCB Legal LTD has issued me a claim form for a 2hrs free retail car park in 2023. The below are the particulars of cliam The parking company is called OBSERVICE PARKING CONSULTANCY LIMITED Claim issue date: 12 Dec 2025 1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant…
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CCJ claimant DCB Legal for Smart Parking
Hi, I received on Saturday 9th May 2026 the following in relation to two ‘fines’ from the same car park in October 2023. The car was on a ‘whitelist’ with Smart Parking (whilst on a private plate) at the location but the plate was taken off the car a few days before the first ‘fine’ as was intending to sell the car and…
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APCOA PCN Manchester Airport Drop-off
Hi Guys, I recently received a PCN notice from APCOA about a drop-off at Manchester Airport. I know you can usually ignore APCOA, but I don't want it to escalate into a CCJ and affect my credit score. I've also been advised to appeal to APCOA, not admitting to who the driver was, and also asking them to provide the…
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Penalty Notice Received While Practising in Station Car Park
Hi all, I’m a learner driver and have my driving test coming up soon. My instructor suggested practising forward and reverse bay parking, and said a quiet station car park would be ideal. On 1st July around 9:18 pm, my partner (who holds a full licence) drove us to [XXX] Station car park. Once inside, we switched seats,…
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Birmingham Airport Drop Off PCN
Hi All, Have been through the pinned threads and had a good read through the FAQs and found other cases similar to mine. Just wanted to clarify as previous ones at BHX have been sent by APCOA, not NCP. As the keeper I received a PCN through the post about 7 days ago from NCP about unpaid parking at Birmingham drop off and…
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Manchester airport parking fine
Hi all, I’ve been looking at these threads for a few weeks now. I have an APCOA parking fine for not paying online within 1 day after dropping off at Manchester airport. Just confirming I can use the blue template in the newbies thread and that applies? Just want to make sure I have the most up to date info. Thanks
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POPLA appeal against vehicle present during restricted no parking period
UKPC took control of a carpark used by a 24/7 emergency vets and placed a no parking between 8.30 pm and 8.30 am rule approx. 5 weeks ago and seemingly have been ticketing most people going to the vets out of hours. We took our dog in for a 7.30 am surgical appointment and have been issued with 2 tickets (we took 2 cars)…
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Horizon Parking Sign
Good morning, May I have your input please. I have read the NEWBIES thread etc, but wondered what your take was on the sign attached. A friend and I visit our local Starbucks a couple of times a month for a catch up before school run. The car park has recently (last 6 months) had new parking signs put in place. I've always…
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ICO Response to DVLA complaint on GDPR compliance (After 4 years wait)
Hi all, 4 years ago I made a complaint to the ICO regarding the DVLA's refusal to comply with my request to suspend automated decision-making processes in relation to the provision of registered keeper details to private parking companies. After nearly 4 years, I finally got a response which I enclose for perusal...
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Airport drop off charge
London City Airport is now charging a drop off fee can the template for other airports be used for LCA
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Smart Parking Ltd Para 3
Hi all, ive received a letter from HM Court, from smart parking limited (through i think its dbt law, sorry just from memory) ive read through all the forums posts and bits a pieces and was just looking if I could have some pointers if my paragraph 3 is adequate or if there is room for improvement and things to remove…
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Smart Parking via DCL Legal Claim
Hi All, Thank you for all of your advice on this subject, it has helped a great deal. I have received a claim form / threat of CCJ for a parking fine in July 2022. I have submitted AOS and about to submit defence via MCOL. Do I tick yes or no for making a counterclaim? (I have said I defend ALL of the claim). Also, do I…
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vets4pets Bitterne- Premier Park
Hello there after some advice. Unfortunately I parked in a bay near to the Tesco Express in order to do some shopping. I returned to my car and then ate a sandwich before driving off. I parked for 38 minutes. Unfortunately this was vets4pets car park and I genuinely did not see any signage to say that I couldn't park…
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Forgot to pay MAN airport parking but no PCN received yet
Hi I forgot to pay for my parking at Manchester airport (multi-storey) around 6 weeks ago -they’d just moved over to the number plate recognition system. I haven’t got a PCN notice yet, I was wondering if there’s a problem with the system or they’re just really behind with sending out the letters? Has anyone else received…
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HELP PARKING FINE OVER 5YEARS AGO
I have received todsy court papers for a parking fine 5years 7 months ago It was during covid ...the machine wasn't working ...the manager advised it eas OK as Smart Parking where aware..few days later I received a letter from them so I rang explained and eas told NO FURTHER ACTION and there system would be updated. Today…
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[SUCCESS] G24 PCN - B&M - Cancelled by the retailer (Plan A)
Hi all, I am the Registered Keeper of a vehicle that received a PCN from G24 today. I’m looking for advice on the best way to handle this. The Details: Parking Company: G24 Ltd Location: B&M, Braintree Date of Event: 23/04/2026 Date of Issue: 27/04/2026 Date Received: 08/05/2026 (Received via 1st class post today)…
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CCJ from Parkingeye. Claim form not received as driver resides abroad. Can I set aside?
I have recently been advised that I could request to set aside this CCJ based on the fact that I reside overseas and the claim forms were not served correctly. My car is registered with DVLA at my UK holiday home address, so the claim forms were sent there while I was residing overseas. I did not discover them until last…
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Help with CCJ claim
Hi, I’ve received a CCJ claim letter dated 15/08/2025 for a Tesco parking breach. The situation was that I parked in a disabled spot and on the first letter I received it was for the correct Tesco store. However, every letter since and also on this claim letter they’ve kept stating that the breach of parking was at another…
