ParkingEye - Parking Charge Notice - Ilford Retail Park

KeithP

An interesting aside which sadly won't help you at all @Felics...

The website of the London Borough of Redbridge features this...

      

One might think that the telephone number prominently displayed would be something useful, but somewhat surprisingly, that phone number is a direct line to ParkingEye's payment process.

Also, I make no comment on their spelling of the word centre.

KeithP

In August 2021 Google Street View shows this at the entrance to the car park...

     

That banner is blank on a later GSV image.

Of course things might've changed since then, but surely a phone call to Lee Baron on 0207 758 5600 is worth a try. If they are no longer 'in control', then perhaps they can tell you who are running the show now.

Coupon-mad

But this place was discussed this week:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6563448/parkingeye-lidl-farmfoods-carpark

Read other threads...never stay on yours only.

Felics

So just an update.

I am currently in discussions with the landowner (lee baron) who is being pretty obstructive when it comes to cancelling the PCN.

I have mentioned that I have shopped there at the park and was astounded to have been given a PCN given that I have spent money there.

If the landowner doesnt get the PCN cancelled - is there anything else I can do?

Coupon-mad

Yep.  Defend the court claim.

Felics

[img]https://i.imgur.com/5aPQtF1.jpeg[/img]

Update above.

So just to confirm. Do I draft a POPLA appeal or just wait it out until a court summons?

And if asked to go to court what do I do? Just repeat my initial arguments above? Is that realistic?

I am just worried about getting a CCJ and not being able to defend the claim - is it worth paying to avoid all this back and forth?

KoalaMSEF

There is still a long way between receiving PCNs (complaining to landowner) to receive a small claim form (i.e., court "summon") 

You are likely to be encouraged to appeal by parking companies knowing that most appeals are rejected (appeal to the parking company and/or appeal to their so call 'independent' appeal service). Then you will receive further letters from parking companies, demanding money.

Then, you will receive letters from the debt collectors, demanding more money. There may be multiple letters. 

Then you will receive a LOC/LBC, letter of claim or letter before claim from the debt collectors. Then you will respond using the template in the NEWBIE THREADS.

Then you may receive a small claim form, that's when the defence starts... You will need to respond, timely. If you do so, there won't be CCJ. CCJ may happen when you do not respond to the court letter on time. 

All are in the NEWBIE THREAD. You will need to read a few times to get familiar with it. It is quite challenging in the beginning, but the more you read, the better you will understand about this process.

Gr1pr

You definitely cannot and will not receive a summons ( its not a criminal matter. )

If you keep following the advice on here then you won't receive a CCJ either 

Study the newbies sticky thread if in doubt 

Also study a few court claim threads, because you will see that most of the defence etc is paperwork, in stages, not parroting in court 

Coupon-mad

Felics said:

[img]https://i.imgur.com/5aPQtF1.jpeg[/img]

Update above.

So just to confirm. Do I draft a POPLA appeal or just wait it out until a court summons?

And if asked to go to court what do I do? Just repeat my initial arguments above? Is that realistic?

I am just worried about getting a CCJ and not being able to defend the claim - is it worth paying to avoid all this back and forth?

No it's not worth paying.

You are NEVER risking a CCJ even if you lose.

Defending is easier than doing an appeal.

Felics

Coupon-mad said:

Felics said:

[img]https://i.imgur.com/5aPQtF1.jpeg[/img]

Update above.

So just to confirm. Do I draft a POPLA appeal or just wait it out until a court summons?

And if asked to go to court what do I do? Just repeat my initial arguments above? Is that realistic?

I am just worried about getting a CCJ and not being able to defend the claim - is it worth paying to avoid all this back and forth?

No it's not worth paying.

You are NEVER risking a CCJ even if you lose.

Defending is easier than doing an appeal.

Thanks

So just to confirm.

Do I ignore the POPLA appeal? If so, am I just waiting for another correspondence after POPLA time limit expires ?