One Parking Solution PCN (Stanmer Park, BHCC)

plugster78

Hello,
I’m in a bit of shock at the moment and this is my first post. I’ve just received a £100 fine for parking in a non designated area. The usual carpark was closed off, so I kept driving along and parked on a grassy area beside other cars and did not see any signs saying that I couldn’t. 
After getting back and finding the ticket, I could have cried! I checked and still couldn’t find any signs ... closer inspection, leaving the park I did spot some but the writing is TINY and have to be read up close and in detail. 
I feel like this is a complete con. It’s a private company (isn’t it!?) and I know they’re criminals and I really can’t afford to pay it. 
Ive had a quick look about on here and will be sure to write a complaint to my MP ASAP. 

Im going to appeal following directions on the notice. From what I can see, this is likely to be rejected. I’m worried because it says if you go to Popla you automatically lose the discounted rate!? 

Is anyone willing to help help me clarify in my head where to start with wording my appeal!? I want to get on it straight away but am
a mixture of upset and angry (never good for rational thinking!) 

thank you in advance

spud. 

plugster78

Ah, just spotted the Newbies post. Will read it now. Still any help/ advice most welcome

KeithP

Use the forum search facility and search for Stanmer Park.

It crops up every now and again.
This recent thread may interest you...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6137151/p1

plugster78

Thank you @KeithP ... I have work to do for tomorrow but having had a quick look, I can already see that’s going to be useful! 

KeithP

And this thread from last year...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6018787/p1

Umkomaas

I think @Coupon-mad and @ParkingMad will be interested in this.  

Scrapit

plugster78 said:

Hello,
I’m in a bit of shock at the moment and this is my first post. I’ve just received a £100 fine for parking in a non designated area. The usual carpark was closed off, so I kept driving along and parked on a grassy area beside other cars and did not see any signs saying that I couldn’t. 
After getting back and finding the ticket, I could have cried! I checked and still couldn’t find any signs ... closer inspection, leaving the park I did spot some but the writing is TINY and have to be read up close and in detail. 
I feel like this is a complete con. It’s a private company (isn’t it!?) and I know they’re criminals and I really can’t afford to pay it. 
Ive had a quick look about on here and will be sure to write a complaint to my MP ASAP. 

Im going to appeal following directions on the notice. From what I can see, this is likely to be rejected. I’m worried because it says if you go to Popla you automatically lose the discounted rate!? 

Is anyone willing to help help me clarify in my head where to start with wording my appeal!? I want to get on it straight away but am
a mixture of upset and angry (never good for rational thinking!) 

thank you in advance

spud. 

The discounted rate suggests you want to pay them something. That wouldn't be my (and isnt) choice.

plugster78

Scrapit said:

plugster78 said:

Hello,
I’m in a bit of shock at the moment and this is my first post. I’ve just received a £100 fine for parking in a non designated area. The usual carpark was closed off, so I kept driving along and parked on a grassy area beside other cars and did not see any signs saying that I couldn’t. 
After getting back and finding the ticket, I could have cried! I checked and still couldn’t find any signs ... closer inspection, leaving the park I did spot some but the writing is TINY and have to be read up close and in detail. 
I feel like this is a complete con. It’s a private company (isn’t it!?) and I know they’re criminals and I really can’t afford to pay it. 
Ive had a quick look about on here and will be sure to write a complaint to my MP ASAP. 

Im going to appeal following directions on the notice. From what I can see, this is likely to be rejected. I’m worried because it says if you go to Popla you automatically lose the discounted rate!? 

Is anyone willing to help help me clarify in my head where to start with wording my appeal!? I want to get on it straight away but am
a mixture of upset and angry (never good for rational thinking!) 

thank you in advance

spud. 

The discounted rate suggests you want to pay them something. That wouldn't be my (and isnt) choice.

I don’t want to pay them anything. It’s written on the notice and if there’s no chance of me winning against them, it worries me having to pay £100, over the discounted £60. However, I’m going to try because I think they’re a disgrace and will worry about the finances later. 

Umkomaas

plugster78 said:

Scrapit said:

plugster78 said:

Hello,
I’m in a bit of shock at the moment and this is my first post. I’ve just received a £100 fine for parking in a non designated area. The usual carpark was closed off, so I kept driving along and parked on a grassy area beside other cars and did not see any signs saying that I couldn’t. 
After getting back and finding the ticket, I could have cried! I checked and still couldn’t find any signs ... closer inspection, leaving the park I did spot some but the writing is TINY and have to be read up close and in detail. 
I feel like this is a complete con. It’s a private company (isn’t it!?) and I know they’re criminals and I really can’t afford to pay it. 
Ive had a quick look about on here and will be sure to write a complaint to my MP ASAP. 

Im going to appeal following directions on the notice. From what I can see, this is likely to be rejected. I’m worried because it says if you go to Popla you automatically lose the discounted rate!? 

Is anyone willing to help help me clarify in my head where to start with wording my appeal!? I want to get on it straight away but am
a mixture of upset and angry (never good for rational thinking!) 

thank you in advance

spud. 

The discounted rate suggests you want to pay them something. That wouldn't be my (and isnt) choice.

I don’t want to pay them anything. It’s written on the notice and if there’s no chance of me winning against them, it worries me having to pay £100, over the discounted £60. However, I’m going to try because I think they’re a disgrace and will worry about the finances later. 

That's great, we love a fighter. We'll help you through. 

Coupon-mad

plugster78 said:

I don’t want to pay them anything. It’s written on the notice and if there’s no chance of me winning against them, it worries me having to pay £100, over the discounted £60. However, I’m going to try because I think they’re a disgrace and will worry about the finances later. 

You will not pay them a penny and they won't get past POPLA stage.

Are you the person my friend Sarah sent to the forums? 

Either way, wait for the NOTICE TO KEEPER IN THE POST NEXT MONTH FIRST PLEASE.

Im going to appeal following directions on the notice.

No you aren't!  Send me a pm and I will explain. I LOVE Stanmer Park cases!

Le_Kirk

plugster78 said:

I don’t want to pay them anything. It’s written on the notice and if there’s no chance of me winning against them, it worries me having to pay £100, over the discounted £60. However, I’m going to try because I think they’re a disgrace and will worry about the finances later. 

Stick with the advice from the regulars (especially @Coupon-mad) and take the 100% discount offered by the forum and maybe even have the PPC pay you if/when it goes to court and they lose!