Council Fine CheckWhat Greenwich enforces
- Parking
- Enforces
- Bus lanes / gates
- Enforces
- Moving traffic
- Enforces — for example driving through a No Entry sign
- Penalty level
- Band A: £160 (£80 within 14 days) or £110 (£55 within 14 days)
- Appeals
- London Tribunals (free)
About Greenwich PCNs
Greenwich issues PCNs for parking, for driving in bus lanes and for moving traffic contraventions such as ignoring a No Entry sign. It is in London Councils' Band A, so a PCN is £160 or £110 depending on how serious the contravention is, halved if paid within 14 days. You can check the photo or video evidence online before deciding what to do.
The council describes two stages. You can make an initial challenge within 28 days of getting the PCN. If you challenge within the first 14 days and it is rejected, Greenwich gives you a further 14 days from the date of its letter to pay the discounted amount; a challenge made after 14 days that fails leaves the full amount to pay. You can also skip the informal stage and wait for the Notice to Owner, which arrives if the PCN is not paid or challenged within 28 days.
After a Notice to Owner you can pay the full amount or make formal representations, online or by returning the form to the Northampton PO box. Explain your reasons in detail and include copies of your evidence. Greenwich will not take challenges by phone or in person. If formal representations are rejected, the Notice of Rejection gives 28 days to pay or appeal to London Tribunals. Doing nothing leads to further enforcement and extra charges. When you write, quote the PCN reference beginning 'GR', your registration, name and address.
How to challenge a Greenwich PCN
- Check the deadline. A camera PCN sent by post gets a 50% discount if paid within 14 days; representations are normally due within 28 days of the notice being served.
- Make representations to the council using its online challenge form or by post to Parking Services, Royal Borough of Greenwich, PO Box 1621, Northampton NN1 9LA. Quote the PCN number and the grounds that apply.
- If rejected, appeal to London Tribunals within 28 days of the Notice of Rejection. The adjudicator is independent of Greenwich.
London penalty levels from 7 April 2025: Band A £160/£110, Band B £140/£90; bus lane and moving traffic £160 (London Councils).
Questions
How long do I have to challenge a Greenwich PCN?
Greenwich says you can make an initial challenge within 28 days of getting the PCN; challenging within 14 days protects the discount.
Is the Greenwich discount offered again after a rejected challenge?
If you challenged within 14 days, Greenwich gives you 14 more days from the date of its rejection letter to pay the discounted amount.
How much is a Greenwich PCN?
Greenwich is in Band A: £160 or £110 depending on the contravention, halved if paid within 14 days.
Where do I appeal a Greenwich PCN if my challenge is rejected?
To London Tribunals, which is independent of the council. Appeals are free and must normally be made within 28 days of the Notice of Rejection.