If your appeal is rejected after a Formal Representation, you can take the following steps to further contest the decision. Here’s a straightforward outline of what to do:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Eligibility | Only the registered keeper of the vehicle can appeal. Appeals must follow a rejected Formal Representation. |
| 2. Submit an Appeal | Complete an appeal application within 28 days of receiving your Notice of Rejection, using either: |
| - Online via the London Tribunals' online appeals portal | |
| - By post, using the form included in the Notice of Rejection letter. | |
| 3. Choose Hearing Type | Decide between a personal hearing or a postal decision. |
| 4. Specify Grounds | Clearly state the legal grounds on which you believe the Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) was issued incorrectly. |
| 5. Submit Evidence | Provide any supporting evidence for your appeal, while Newham Council will also submit its evidence. |
After your appeal is submitted, a hearing date will be set. The adjudicator will deliver their decision by post, which is binding for both parties. If the appeal is allowed, the PCN will be cancelled; if refused, the full charge must be paid, and failure to do so within 28 days may result in additional charges.
For more guidance on the appeals process, you can check Newham's Council website.