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Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
DIR By: JLAB
Date: July 12, 2026, 9:24 am
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Hi all,
Looking for advice on a PCN I've just received.
Council: Bromley
Contravention: Code 12 – parked in a residents'/shared use bay
or pay & display without displaying a valid permit, voucher, or
P&D ticket, or without payment
Location: Harwood Avenue
Charge: £160 full, £80 if paid within 14 days (discount period)
The sign at the location shows:
Mon-Sat 8.30am-6.30pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Pay at machine → Display ticket or Permit holders (A)
(Conditions apply)
This was a Sunday. I assumed Sunday parking was free and didn't
pay at the machine — on reflection the sign does state Sunday
hours (10am-5pm) rather than saying it's free, so I'm not sure
this gives me a strong technical argument, but wanted to check
if there's anything procedural or otherwise worth looking into
(e.g. traffic order, machine/signage compliance, notice wording)
before I decide whether to pay the discounted amount or
challenge.
I've attach photos of the PCN (front/back) and the sign from
street view here -
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HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/pTGw4Du1F7JqcUD5A
Would appreciate any thoughts on whether it's worth challenging
or just paying the discounted £80 given the timeframe.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: July 12, 2026, 1:41 pm
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Please post a GSV link to the location, telling us exactly where
you parked
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Re: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
DIR By: JLAB
Date: July 12, 2026, 2:23 pm
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[img width=600]
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/JjeHSIm#ZZL15GT[/img]
In the exact parking spot shown on the Google street view image
linked above
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Re: Bromley Council, Code 12, Harwood Avenue
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: July 12, 2026, 2:41 pm
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So by your car was the bay sign, which clearly shows that Sunday
restrictions apply 10am to 5 pm, namely payment is required to
park. There is space for just two cars.
Did you actually look at the sign that was a few feet away from
your car ? Frankly I can see nothing to appeal on related to the
contravention itself. There may, however, be a 'technical'
appeal you can submit based on council mismanagement of the
enforcement process, so wait a bit to see what the others may
suggest, but don't miss the deadline on the PCN to pay or
appeal.
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