North Greenwich Blue Badge car park

Numberedplatings2352

Hi all,

I’ve read the NEWBIES thread and would really appreciate some advice on my situation.

PCN details:

• Issued by Saba Park Services UK Limited
• Location: North Greenwich (near The O2)
• Date of issue: 29/10/2025
• Reason: “Failing to fully display a valid Blue Badge in a Blue Badge reserved area”
• This was a windscreen ticket (Notice to Driver)

What happened:

• I initially appealed as the registered keeper but did NOT name the driver
• Saba refused to consider the appeal unless I named the driver and did not provide a POPLA code
• I did not then appeal the Notice to Keeper when it was later issued
• I complained to the BPA about refusal to issue a POPLA code, but they said no breach because I didn’t appeal the NTK

Current situation:

• I’ve now received a letter from QDR Solicitors demanding £170 and threatening county court action
• No Letter Before Claim yet, just a debt recovery letter

Other important points:

• I have photos of the signage and entrance:
  • No clear signage at the entrance outlining the parking terms or £100 charge
  • Signage inside is cluttered and not prominent
  • There are multiple signs from different operators (Saba and another company), which is confusing
• The area doesn’t appear clearly restricted when entering (looks like an open/public area near the O2)

Questions:

1. Is there anything I can still do at this stage to challenge this, or is it now just a case of waiting for a Letter Before Claim?
2. Should I respond to QDR now or ignore until a proper Letter Before Claim?
3. How strong is a defence based on unclear/inadequate signage and no clear contract at the entrance?
4. Has anyone dealt with this exact North Greenwich/Saba location before?

Thanks in advance for any help.