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Lambeth PCN 53j – Disability Emergency + Didn’t Receive Original PCN

Hi, I’m looking for help to get a Lambeth PCN cancelled (contravention 53j – entering a pedestrian zone / School Street).

PCN 1 – Wyvil Road

  • Time of entry: 15:21

  • Restriction: 14:45–15:45

  • I am a Blue Badge holder and have a local borough resident parking permit

  • I had a sudden and urgent flare-up of a chronic medical condition, which meant I needed immediate access to the nearest toilet 

  • It was a disability-related emergency (evidence of condition but of course not specific incident)

  • I have already submitted an appeal and I’m waiting for the outcome

PCN 2 – Different School Street 

  • I received ONLY one letter at the escalation stage last week and doubled to £280 dated the week prior

    • Time of entry: 15:21

    • Restriction: 14:45–15:45

  • This is the first and only notice I received — I did not get the original PCN

  • Letter says if I don’t respond within 14 days they may increase the charge and apply to Northampton County Court so i need to respond basically TODAY 

  • Alleged time: 15:11

  • Same urgent situation as above (chronic condition flare-up)

What I need help with

  1. How do I get the second PCN reset or cancelled since I never received the original notice?

  2. Is a disability-related emergency a strong enough reason for cancellation because its again 10 days later different street same council?

  3. Should I use the same explanation for both PCNs?

  4. Am I still within the time limit to appeal the second one? 

  5. Any guidance on wording or next steps so I don’t make mistakes?

Notes

  • I can provide my Blue Badge and Lambeth permit

  • I can also provide general proof of a chronic medical condition without disclosing specifics

  • I am not trying to avoid rules — the situation was unavoidable and urgent

Thanks very much for any guidance — I’m quite stressed and want to make sure I do this properly.

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