PCN outside my own house!

Simplesimon1

Hi

I live on an estate which has UKPC enforcing residents only parking. One day I had a domestic emergency with an over flowing toilet and had to pop out to the plumbers to get some parts. When I got back there were no spare parking permits for the site so I parked opposite my house and put a notice in the window saying that I am working at number xx' and the parking attendant should check- I even left the front door open!

Low behold, UKPC gave me a ticket. I appealed but they refused the appeal and instead reduced the charge to £15 OR said I could go to POPLA but then I would pay £100 if I lose.

I really want to appeal, especially citing the ground of they have not suffered any loss as a result of my offence as it was private ground. My only fault was I did not display a permit but did leave a notice (visible in their photo as well) stating that the parking attendant should knock and check that it's my car.

Should I risk the appeal to Popla on the ground of an excessive charge?

Thanks
Simon

Dee140157

Look at the Newbies thread above this post. Read about POPLA appeal.
Use template and post back here with your version for checking. Throw everything at them. You point will be covered by No GPEOL.
And yes it is worth appealing.there is a very high success rate for forum assisted appeals. (Currently at 100%)