initialparking.co.uk

I hope this helps someone.

I hope this helps someone.POPLA Appeal SubmissionPOPLA Verification Code: **********Vehicle Registration: ******PCN Reference: IPL*********Parking Operator: Initial Parking Dear POPLA,I am writing to formally appeal against the Parking Charge Notice issued against my vehicle on [DATE] at Mousehole Car Park. I respectfully request that POPLA consider the following grounds for appeal:1. Inadequate Evidence of BreachThe parking operator has relied solely on ANPR camera timestamps showing entry and exit times. These do not accurately reflect the time my vehicle was parked. Time spent entering the car park, locating a space, and exiting is not considered parking time under the BPA Code of Practice (see attached Parking Charge Page 2)Grace Period Not AppliedThe BPA Code of Practice (Section 13) requires operators to allow a minimum 10-minute grace period after the paid parking time expires. Additionally, time must be allowed for entering the car park, reading signage, and making payment. The alleged overstay of 34 minutes and 59 seconds likely includes this grace period and non-parking time. 3. Genuine Attempt to ComplyI paid, with cash for more than two hours of parking and displayed the ticket on my dashboard. The operator has not provided any evidence that I failed to comply with the terms beyond ANPR timestamps. I made a genuine effort to follow the rules and did not attempt to avoid payment. 4. Lack of TransparencyThe operator has not provided any evidence of the payment machine, or a photo of the ticket displayed in my vehicle. This lack of documentation undermines their claim that a breach occurred.In light of the above, I respectfully request that this charge be cancelled. I trust POPLA will consider the fairness and proportionality of this case.Kind regards,Signature Note.If you pay by card, you can prove how much time you paid for, I paid by cash and did not keep the ticket.After three weeks I received an E-mail from POPLA stating that Initial Parking had cancelled the charge.

Date of experience: Sep 22, 2025