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Appeal a private parking ticket (England & Wales)

Here’s the simple process, deadlines to watch, and the evidence you should include. When you’re ready, generate a tailored appeal letter in minutes.

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Steps

  1. 1) Confirm it’s a private ticket

    This guide covers private tickets (retail parks, supermarkets, gyms). Council PCNs follow a different process.

  2. 2) Gather evidence

    • Entrance and tariff signage (clear photos).
    • Receipt or bank statement proving payment (if applicable).
    • Blue Badge (if applicable).

    See the full checklist: evidence checklist.

  3. 3) Timing matters (ANPR by post)

    If your notice arrived by post from ANPR, the Notice to Keeper typically must be delivered within 14 days of the event to hold the keeper liable.

    Quick tool: POFA 14-day calculator.

  4. 4) Generate your first appeal

    Use our wizard to produce a clear, polite letter with the right references. You’ll get a copy-paste version and a print-ready view.

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  5. 5) Send & escalate if needed

    Submit your letter via the operator’s appeals portal or email before the stated deadline. If rejected, you should receive a code to escalate:POPLA (BPA) or IAS (IPC).

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Each page explains common issues and links to the right template. You can add more operators any time.

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Information only — not legal advice.