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Council PCN but on possibly Private land owned by council?
DIR By: mnyaaas
Date: April 6, 2025, 3:16 pm
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Hello, I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this rather
peculiar situation. As you can see, I've parked on the driveway
of a mortuary, which is closed on Sundays, in fact, this
entrance has been closed for sometime (Otherwise would not park
there). The car is parked just behind the yellow line, on what
appears to be a vehicle crossing. I assumed this was private
land, owned and operated by the council, but not actually part
of the public highway. Seeing as there were no 'Private Parking'
or council parking signs, I thought I was safe enough. If I'm
mistaken, I'll pay the fine, but I honestly believe I'm in the
clear. What do you reckon? Also, whilst I'm parked on a grass
verge, it's within the mortuary's grounds and doesn't seem to be
maintained. I've also noticed the Civil Enforcement Officer
(CEO) hasn't signed the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) but not sure
that makes a difference?.
Thanking you in advance for any help
I have popped a pin here for google maps
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51.600893500250706, -0.07607999985866865
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Re: Council PCN but on possibly Private land owned by council?
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: April 6, 2025, 4:37 pm
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I think one can assume that this entrance in front of the gate
is land over which the public has free access, so would be
considered part of the road. Certainly GSV shows an ungated
pedestrian entrance to the cemetery leading off it. If this is
so, the contravention would seem to be made out. Parking
off-carriageway has been an offence in London since the 70s, and
requires no lines or signs.
Please post the PCN, all sides, for full advice.
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Re: Council PCN but on possibly Private land owned by council?
DIR By: mnyaaas
Date: April 7, 2025, 2:35 am
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Thank you, and apologies, I thought the pictures has shown
up...[attachimg=1][attachimg=2][attachimg=3]
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Re: Council PCN but on possibly Private land owned by council?
DIR By: MrChips
Date: April 7, 2025, 3:22 am
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Can you post a photo of the back of the PCN please so we can
check the small print?
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