Car Parking Enforcement
Fines, payment & appealing
We monitor the car parks that are owned, maintained and managed by Wealden Council in accordance with the Off Street Parking Places Order 1990 & issue excess charge notices. Private car parks managed by Wealden, but not owned or maintained by us are also covered. We do not cover On Street Parking or other private car parks marked on the free car park and pay and display car park pages denoted **
When Will an Excess Charge Notice Be Issued ?
If a vehicle is ...
- Not parked wholly within a parking bay
- Not of the permitted class, disabled bay, adult and child bay
- Left longer than the permitted maximum time
- The vehicle returns to the same car park within 3 hours
Or in car parks where charging applies...
- No parking ticket is displayed
- The parking ticket is not valid
Fines
When issued with an excess charge notice the fines are:-
- £30 if payment is received within 14 days
- £60 if payment is received after 14 days
What Happens if a Ticket Remains Unpaid?
If payment is not received within 14 days we ...
- Obtain the registered keeper details from DVLA
- Invoice the registered keeper to the value of £60
- Reminders are sent out if necessary
If payment is still not received ...
- All the details are then passed on to a debt recovery agency ;
Appeals Procedure
- All appeals must be in writing and received within 14 days.
- Payment is held at the lower fee of £30 whilst the notice is in dispute
- Your appeal will be given careful consideration and you will be notified accordingly of the outcome
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If your appeal is unsuccessful you will have 14 days from the date of the letter to pay the notice at the fee of £30, after this date the fee will increase to £60.
- For further advice see Directgov Paying and appealing parking tickets
Contact Details
If you would like to discuss a related issue please ...
- Telephone : 01892 602730
- Email : corporate.assets@wealden.gov.uk
- Write to : Corporate Assets, Wealden District Council, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1DH
Payment Methods
You can pay by ...
- Cheque - Please make payable to 'Wealden District Council' and send it to :
Customer Services
Wealden District Council
Vicarage Lane
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 2AX
- Debit or Credit Card - Please contact Corporate Assets on 01323 443359
Please note that all Credit card payments will incur a 2% surcharge.
