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#Post#: 128656--------------------------------------------------
RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: poklepi
Date: August 24, 2026, 6:16 am
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Hi all,
I would appreciate some advice on whether I have grounds to
challenge this PCN issued by the Royal Borough of Kensington and
Chelsea.
PCN: KE27705861
Location: Evelyn Gardens
Contravention: Parked wholly or partly in a suspended bay or
space residents bay
Date: 31/07/2026
Time: 12:13
Penalty: £160
At approximately 21:30 on 30 July 2026, I parked the vehicle in
a residents' bay outside 12 Evelyn Gardens. I did not see any
suspension signage when I parked.
I was due to leave for holiday the following day, 31 July. I did
not become aware that the bay had been suspended (there are no
lamp posts in front of number 12) and subsequently received this
PCN.
Having now looked at the council's photographic evidence, I
noticed that the suspension sign appears to state that the
suspension was posted 23/07/2026. The sign appears to be present
on a lamp post further down the road.
I also understand that RBKC normally provides 7 calendar days'
advance notice of a parking suspension. I did not receive any
notification of the suspension, despite being a resident/permit
holder.
PCN, council photographs and suspension sign can be seen here:
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/vHb9rcl
Any advice on how this should be challenged would be greatly
appreciated. We successfully challenged a similar PCN last year,
although in that case the cancellation was ultimately due to the
NTO having been sent to the wrong address.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
#Post#: 128674--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: August 24, 2026, 7:44 am
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If it's here it seems the suspension sign was on the nearest
parking sign? That's the one you have a duty to consult but the
bay doesn't look well signed.
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/fY5Z5xzSCj9csaoq8
#Post#: 128687--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: poklepi
Date: August 24, 2026, 9:03 am
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Correct. The closest lamp post appears to be positioned outside
21 Evelyn Gardens. The car was parked approximately 15 metres,
if not more, to the right, in front of 12 Evelyn Gardens, at the
start/end of the residents' parking bay.
#Post#: 128698--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: tincombe
Date: August 24, 2026, 11:22 am
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You were parked o/s no. 27, not no. 12.
The suspension sign in the photos is situated on the nearest
traffic sign post situated between 21/23.
The suspension sign had 'wings' as can be seen clearly in the
photos.
On the basis of the above I don't think the OP has an arguable
case as regards the basics of the contravention: they just
didn't look and it happens. Had they done so then IMO in
daylight the wings would have been visible.
Whether there are council policy issues at play, the OP hasn't
provided any evidence.
I also understand that RBKC normally provides 7 calendar days'
advance notice of a parking suspension. I did not receive any
notification of the suspension, despite being a resident/permit
holder.
The suspension came into effect on 31, 8 calendar days after the
sign suggests it was erected.
OP, do you live in the house numbers which front this parking
bay?
Also, are you the registered keeper with current DVLA details?
Why has the discount info on the PCN been redacted?
#Post#: 128701--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: poklepi
Date: August 24, 2026, 11:38 am
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Apologies for the typo... you are correct, I meant no. 27, not
no. 12.
I live in the house directly fronting this parking bay where the
vehicle was parked, and I am the registered keeper of the
vehicle with my current details registered with the DVLA.
The discount information has not been deliberately redacted. It
appears to have disappeared due to exposure to the elements, as
I only discovered the PCN on my windscreen upon returning from
my summer holiday.
There have been previous situations where the council has
claimed that suspension signage was erected with appropriate
notice but was unable to provide evidence to prove this (i.e.
that the sign was in fact present on the day it was allegedly
errected). I have already successfully challenged two such PCNs.
Hence, I would like to know whether there are any further points
or suggestions that could be added to the challenge.
#Post#: 128723--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: August 24, 2026, 1:32 pm
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A defective PCN is a possible issue.
Just to let you know that K&C is one of the few that has an
email suspension alert system and a search but it looks like
they've had a hacker.
HTML https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/parking-permissions/about-parking-suspensions/search-scheduled-suspensions
#Post#: 128733--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: tincombe
Date: August 24, 2026, 3:12 pm
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If you've had 2 PCNs cancelled on the basis that the council
hadn't complied with its policy of giving 7 days' notice of
suspensions, then this is something more than an 'understanding'
on your part, surely.
Do you agree that the sign's wings are visible in the photos?
For how long after service was the PCN on your windscreen before
you recovered it? If what you posted is how it was found by
you, then prima facie it's defective. So that we can assess this
in the round, post the back of the PCN pl.
#Post#: 128770--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: poklepi
Date: August 25, 2026, 5:30 am
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Hi [member=7970]tincombe[/member]
Yes, I agree that the wings are visible in the council's
photographs. However, as I mentioned earlier, I did not notice
the suspension sign either in the days leading up to the
suspension or on the day I left for holiday.
The PCN was issued on 31 July and remained on the windscreen
until I returned from holiday Monday 17 August. What I posted is
exactly how I found it. I haven't redacted or removed any of the
information. Some of the printing appears to have disappeared
while it was left exposed to the elements.
I'll post a photo of the back shortly.
Hi [member=2249]stamfordman[/member] I also checked that
database but noticed nothing could be found - this could be due
to the hack which has caused considerable issues to their
systems.
#Post#: 128773--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: tincombe
Date: August 25, 2026, 5:55 am
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17 days facing SW doesn't seem to me to be reason their PCN is
defective. I think this point is arguable.
..unlike, sorry to say, you not seeing the suspension sign for 7
days if it was erected as the council claims.
#Post#: 128825--------------------------------------------------
Re: RBKC - Suspended residents' bay - Evelyn Gardens - PCN
KE27705861
DIR By: poklepi
Date: August 25, 2026, 10:41 am
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[member=7970]tincombe[/member] [member=2249]stamfordman[/member]
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/Hc105UF
Here you can see the PCN front and back together with the
envelope. This london heat clearly had its effects…
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