Council Fine CheckWhat Kensington & Chelsea enforces
- Parking
- Enforces
- Bus lanes / gates
- Not confirmed by our sources
- Moving traffic
- Not confirmed by our sources — RBKC's PCN help page describes officer-issued parking PCNs; check the code and issuer on your notice
- Penalty level
- London charge levels (London Councils)
- Appeals
- London Tribunals (free)
About Kensington & Chelsea PCNs
Kensington and Chelsea only accepts challenges online, a rule it has had since 1 March 2019; you can also call 020 7046 1500 for automated guidance. Have your PCN reference (beginning KE) and registration ready. Once an online challenge is received, all action on the PCN is suspended until the council replies. RBKC currently says it has a backlog of challenges, that held cases will not increase in price meanwhile, and that you should not resubmit.
For a PCN from a civil enforcement officer, RBKC says the informal challenge must be made online within 14 days of the contravention date. If it is rejected, you get another chance to pay the discount. If you still disagree, wait for the Notice to Owner; the registered keeper can then make formal representations on the grounds printed on it, but the discount has gone. If they are rejected, the Notice of Rejection includes the appeal form and verification number for London Tribunals, and you have 28 days to pay or appeal. If RBKC asks for more evidence, send it to the council, not the tribunal.
Unpaid PCNs move to a Charge Certificate (plus 50%), then an Order for Recovery with £10 court costs added. RBKC lists the four witness statement grounds and the 21-day limit, and says the statement goes to the Traffic Enforcement Centre, not the council. Watch out for scam texts about parking fines; the council warns of fake payment sites.
How to challenge a Kensington & Chelsea 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. 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 Kensington & Chelsea.
London penalty levels from 7 April 2025: Band A £160/£110, Band B £140/£90; bus lane and moving traffic £160 (London Councils).
Questions
Can I challenge a Kensington and Chelsea PCN by post?
No. RBKC says challenges can only be submitted online, and doing so puts the PCN on hold until it replies.
How long do I have for an informal challenge to an RBKC PCN?
RBKC says within 14 days of the contravention date for a PCN from a civil enforcement officer; if rejected, the discount is offered again.
What does the RBKC PCN reference look like?
It begins with KE.
Where do I appeal a Kensington & Chelsea 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.