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#Post#: 123160--------------------------------------------------
UKPC NTK - Windmill Drive, NW2 - "Parked in an area
designated for registered users only" whilst loading
DIR By: a124
Date: June 27, 2026, 6:18 pm
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Hi all,
I'm looking for some advice before submitting an appeal to UKPC.
I've received a Notice to Keeper from UK Parking Control.
Key dates:
* Date of alleged contravention: 7 June 2026
* Date of Notice to Keeper: 16 June 2026
* Date received: 19 June 2026
Location:
The Avenue / Windmill Drive, NW2 1US
Google Maps location:
(
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/sZbueGSwzeoda7h67)
Notice to Keeper:
HTML https://1drv.ms/i/c/65d99d5b27829f48/IQCBoH3i-LZMS5rDgIeJOyuBAcz6piE5-g-_5fNfwDN29Ow
HTML https://1drv.ms/i/c/65d99d5b27829f48/IQAQM0BFXAPoSYfaKcUcd5_2ATv_vsVvuBR-rWLdcKqmpsw
Signage:
These are clearest signs I've managed to find from Google maps.
One at the entrance to the estate and the second inside the
estate. I will aim to go back and take some clear pics of the
signs.
HTML https://1drv.ms/i/c/65d99d5b27829f48/IQBva4bCSo5ySoBEkN1HPC44AdNCayk4gHcRc373Q7Ln3Xk?e=aQqAWE
HTML https://1drv.ms/i/c/65d99d5b27829f48/IQDqfzG7p0PUQpfoYfNv2le1Affw-WUkQuzqJvFOMbF90a0?e=88FGFg
The PCN states the vehicle was observed from 09:43:29 to
10:05:23 (21 minutes 54 seconds). The alleged contravention is:
"Parked in an area designated for registered users only."
The driver was collecting an IKEA dressing table from a resident
after arranging the purchase through Facebook Marketplace. The
vehicle was parked directly outside the seller's building to
collect and load the item.
The driver went to the seller's second-floor flat to collect the
already assembled dressing table (away from the vehicle for
around 2–3 minutes). After bringing it downstairs, the driver
attempted to load it into the vehicle but discovered it would
not fit while assembled. The table therefore had to be
dismantled beside the vehicle before it could be loaded. Once
loading was complete, the vehicle departed.
The vehicle remained at the location only for as long as was
reasonably necessary to collect and load the furniture.
The driver has Facebook Marketplace messages showing the
collection was pre-arranged, that the item was fully assembled,
and that the seller lived on the second floor. The seller is
also willing to provide a statement confirming what happened if
required.
My initial thought was to appeal on the basis that the vehicle
was engaged in a genuine loading activity rather than parking.
Given the circumstances, does that appear to be a strong basis
for an appeal?
I'd also be grateful if someone could advise if the Notice to
Keeper complies with the requirements of Schedule 4 of the
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, or whether there are any
defects that could assist my appeal.
Finally, if there are any other issues with the signage, the
PCN, UKPC's compliance with the BPA Code of Practice, or any
other aspect of the case that you think I should raise, I'd
really appreciate your feedback before I submit the registered
keeper's appeal.
Many thanks for your time and advice.
#Post#: 123164--------------------------------------------------
Re: UKPC NTK - Windmill Drive, NW2 - "Parked in an area
designated for registered users only" whilst loading
DIR By: InterCity125
Date: June 28, 2026, 1:29 am
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The notice does not satisfy the requirements of Schedule 4
Paragraph 9(2)(b) which states;
The notice must inform the keeper that the driver is required to
pay parking charges in respect of the specified period of
parking and that the parking charges have not been paid in full.
The notice does not state 'that the parking charges have not
been paid in full' and therefore condition 9(2)(b) has not been
met.
The legislation specifically states that the operator must meet,
"all the applicable conditions under this Schedule".
#Post#: 123181--------------------------------------------------
Re: UKPC NTK - Windmill Drive, NW2 - "Parked in an area
designated for registered users only" whilst loading
DIR By: a124
Date: June 28, 2026, 6:20 am
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Thanks [member=6750]InterCity125[/member], very much
appreciated.
I'm thinking of keeping my initial appeal short and focusing on
keeper liability, something along the following lines.
Does this seem correct, or would you suggest any changes?
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I am the registered keeper of the vehicle.
Your Notice to Keeper does not comply with the mandatory
requirements of Schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act
2012. In particular, it does not satisfy paragraph 9(2)(b), as
it fails to inform the keeper "that the driver is required to
pay the parking charge and that the parking charge has not been
paid in full."
As you have not complied with all the applicable requirements of
Schedule 4, you cannot transfer liability for the parking charge
to the registered keeper.
I am under no legal obligation to identify the driver, and I
will not be doing so.
In the circumstances, please confirm that the Parking Charge
Notice has been cancelled.
Yours faithfully,
The Registered Keeper
#Post#: 123182--------------------------------------------------
Re: UKPC NTK - Windmill Drive, NW2 - "Parked in an area
designated for registered users only" whilst loading
DIR By: InterCity125
Date: June 28, 2026, 6:30 am
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Yes, that's fine.
We can embellish it for the POPLA appeal.
I've eyeballed the location of GSV and there is no way that they
can demonstrate that any parking occurred given how large the
estate is with many small roads etc.
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