Premier Park Parking Charge Notice

Have you received a Premier Park Parking Charge Notice and are unsure whether to pay it or appeal?

You’ve come to the right place. Every month, over 130,000 people visit our website seeking advice on fines and parking tickets.

This article will provide you with simple, easy-to-understand information on:

What Premier Park Ltd is.
The difference between a PCN and a parking charge.
If we must pay Premier Parking fines.
What a Premier Park Parking Charge Notice means.
Tips on avoiding parking fines.

The DVLA report that over 11 million parking tickets were issued last year, which is up by 29% year on year!¹. So, you’re not alone in this situation.

We know how upsetting it can be to get a private parking fine. But don’t worry; we have a wealth of helpful tips and examples to guide you through the process.

Not sure what to write in your parking appeal?

You don’t need to start with a blank page.

We’ve created a free parking ticket appeal letter template that gives you a clear structure to follow.

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Free editable parking appeal letter template from MoneyNerd.

What is a Premier Park Parking Charge Notice?

As part of their enforcement services, Premier Park can issue parking tickets to drivers who use their clients’ car parks but don’t pay or who overstay.

These parking tickets are known as Parking Charge Notices and are one type of parking tickets in the UK. The Parking Charge Notice could be left on the vehicle, but more often they are sent in the post.

Premier Park uses specialist cameras that track vehicles using their number plates.

When a driver is identified as committing a parking contravention on camera, they can use the number plate to retrieve their address from the DVLA – or specifically, the registered vehicle keeper’s home address.

They can only do this because they are a member of an ATA, namely the British Parking Association (BPA).

Can You ignore them?

You shouldn’t ignore Premier Park because you could end up being taken to court, which will incur additional costs.

You might read stories online of people ignoring private car park fines and getting away with it, but this isn’t guaranteed and it’s risky. Check out the message posted by one motorist on a popular online forum.

Source: Moneysavingexpert

Can they enforce a Parking Charge Notice?

Parking Charge Notices aren’t considered official fines.

They are instead seen as invoices received from a company for a service provided. You agree to this service by entering and using the car park.

The invoice can only be enforced if Premier Parking takes you to court and win.

You technically don’t have to pay until a judge orders you to do so. But going to court and further action will incur further fees.

What’s Included in the Free Appeal Template

A clear structure

The template gives you a simple framework for putting your parking appeal together, so you don’t have to work out what to write from scratch.

What you’ll add

Your parking charge details
Why you’re appealing
Any relevant evidence
What you want the parking company to do

Easy to adapt

Just replace the sections in [square brackets] with the details of your own situation and edit the wording where needed.

You’ll get the template by email so you can save it, edit it and use it when you’re ready.

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This forum user describes their experience after not paying Premier Parking:

“We had a letter off PremierPark dated 9th July 2019, stating as you have failed to pay so this has now been sent to our legal team BW legal. Same dated letter off BW legal, pay up within 14 days or we will start legal proceedings. […].”

John306 (Money Saving Expert Forum)

BW Legal is actually a debt collection agency that also offers legal services.

They could help Premier Parking take you to court and recover the debt, but they aren’t bailiffs.

So this is evidence that Premier Parking are willing to go to court over unpaid parking fines.

How to appeal their parking ticket

Janine, our financial expert, advises to formally appeal a parking ticket within 28 days of receipt, providing evidence such as a photo of your car’s registration number if the PCN is incorrect.

Your appeal must state why you wish the ticket cancelled and you should provide evidence.

For example, you could argue that Premier Park cannot issue you a ticket because you overstayed by fewer than ten minutes (there is a rule stating that you must be given a ten-minute grace period).

Make sure you follow the parking fine appeals process in the UK the operator sets out.

Read other parking ticket appeal excuses here.

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Appeal Process Steps

POPLA is working hard to address issues that cause unfair parking fees. Main issues are often with technology and third party ticket issuers.

So if you believe the ticket was unfairly issued, you have the option to appeal. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the appeal process. If you’d like to learn more about the actions involved, make sure to read our specialized guide.

When	Action
On receiving a council PCN	Read the notice, keep it, gather evidence and note all payment and challenge deadlines.
Windscreen or handed-to-driver PCN	An informal challenge may be available before the Notice to Owner. Early challenge can preserve a discount under the authority’s policy; 14 days is not a universal final appeal deadline.
Postal PCN or Notice to Owner	Normally make formal representations within 28 days as stated on the notice. Do not assume there is an extra informal stage.
Representations rejected	The Notice of Rejection explains how to appeal to the appropriate independent tribunal, normally within 28 days.
Appeal unsuccessful	Pay by the deadline given in the decision or obtain advice on any available review. Further statutory charges can follow if you do neither.
Other ticket type	Private parking charges and FPNs use different procedures; follow the actual notice.

Further guidance: Traffic Penalty Tribunal; Citizens Advice.

Feel more confident before you send your appeal

Writing a parking appeal can be difficult when you’re not sure what to include or how to structure it.

Our free template gives you a clear starting point, helping you:

Set out what happened clearly
Explain why you’re disputing the charge
Include the important details
Avoid starting from a blank page

Simply adapt the template to your own circumstances before sending it.

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Free parking appeal letter template from MoneyNerd.

What if your appeal gets rejected?

As Premier Park is a member of the British Parking Association, rejected appeals can be escalated to a free independent service which will judge your appeal one last time and make a decision.

This service is called Parking on Private Land Appeals (POPLA).

Premier Park Ltd will inform you of how to lodge POPLA appeals at the time of rejecting your initial appeal with them.

How much is the fine?

Premier Park is restricted on how much they can fine drivers for a parking contravention.

Currently, the cap on a Premier Park Parking ticket fine is set at £100 but this could change.

New laws are due to come into effect at some time in 2023 or later which will reduce these fines to a maximum of £50. As well as these caps, private parking operators must offer the individual a reduced fine if they accept guilt and pay within 14 days.

They usually reduce the fine by 40%-60% if you pay this quickly. It will state on the ticket how much you can save.

How can you contact Premier Parking?

We have listed the Premier Park Ltd contact information in the table below.

General enquiries:	0800 145 5171
PCN appeals:	http://appeals.premierpark.co.uk/
Pay PCN online:	http://www.pcnpayments.com/
Pay by phone:	01302 513232

Discover more useful information and tips to deal with private parking fines in our Parking Charge Notice guide where you’ll get answers to other frequently asked questions and much more!