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Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: boggler
Date: January 21, 2026, 3:02 pm
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As per the title, we have had roadworks on our road from
19th-21st January. The roadworks finished on the 20th and absent
mindedly as a creature of habit, after coming back from the gym
on 21st January in the morning. I parked in the bay outside my
house. I came out 15 minutes later to go to work and there was a
lovely PCN waiting for me. Is there any chance of an appeal or
am I just wasting my time? Thanks
My PCN no. is BY28005604 and registration GD15FDK
This is the location:
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and these are the photos:
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: January 21, 2026, 3:10 pm
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If the works had finished the suspension had no validity
technically so it's worth a go on this if you have proof of some
sort it was indeed over.
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: boggler
Date: January 21, 2026, 3:53 pm
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Thanks. The parking bay was exactly where the work was taking
place but unfortunately I do not have photos showing the work in
action and then complete as it were. When you say it is worth
having a go. All the way to tribunal or just first stage council
appeal?
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: boggler
Date: January 21, 2026, 4:05 pm
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There is a roadworks map for 21st January and as highlighted in
yellow, our road is clear of any roadworks...
HTML https://imgpile.com/p/Ncl2EZo#2HsIH7J
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: boggler
Date: January 22, 2026, 9:38 am
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How does this sound for a first stage appeal to the council?
Thanks
Grounds for Appeal: The Contravention did not occur
The parking bay was suspended for utility works from 19 January
2026 until and including 21 January 2026. However, the utility
works were completed on 20 January 2026 and the bay was clear
and fully usable on the morning of 21 January when the PCN was
issued.
As the purpose of the suspension had ceased, the suspension
itself had no continuing effect and should not have been
enforced. A parking suspension may only lawfully remain in force
for as long as it is necessary for the stated purpose.
The council’s own roadworks map for 21 January (which I have
attached) show no active works on Wendover Road. In addition,
the CEO’s own photographs show no works, equipment, barriers or
obstructions present in or near the bay, corroborating that the
reason for the suspension had ended.
Furthermore, I am also a resident permit holder for this bay and
parked in my usual permitted location outside my home once the
works were complete. No obstruction was caused and the bay was
not required for any works or other purpose at the time.
In these circumstances, it can reasonably be asserted that the
contravention did not occur and I request that the PCN be
cancelled.
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: stamfordman
Date: January 22, 2026, 9:53 am
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I think we have a case or two plus some legal backup but I can't
find it/recall it exactly.
I'll have another look tomorrow.
They are bound to reject at this stage.
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: boggler
Date: January 22, 2026, 10:43 am
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Thanks. It is much appreciated!
#Post#: 107141--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: boggler
Date: January 23, 2026, 1:29 pm
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Is it the Guidance to Local Authorities in the Traffic
Management Act 2004 that I need to quote? Thanks
#Post#: 107164--------------------------------------------------
Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: fraser.mitchell
Date: January 23, 2026, 4:53 pm
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--- Quote from: boggler link ---
>
> Is it the Guidance to Local Authorities in the Traffic
Management Act 2004 that I need to quote? Thanks
>
--- End Quote ---
I think you mean this, the Statutory Guidance, which, under the
TMA 2004, councils must have regard to:-
HTML https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-enforcement-of-parking-contraventions/guidance-for-local-authorities-on-enforcing-parking-restrictions
The only thing about this guidance is it is only guidance, and
councils can ignore it. However, if it is one the points in an
appeal at the adjudicators, the council would be expected to say
why the guidance has been ignored. Trouble is a lot of naive
adjudicators just dismiss it with "its only guidance".
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Re: Bromley PCN 21- Parking in a suspended bay Wendover Road
DIR By: Hippocrates
Date: January 24, 2026, 8:40 am
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But some of us representatives are a dog with a bone.
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