Council PCN guide
City and County of Swansea Council PCN appeal
City and County of Swansea Council issues Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) as civil matters under the Traffic Management Act 2004. These follow a set appeal process with strict deadlines.
How City and County of Swansea Council enforces
Council PCNs are usually issued by a civil enforcement officer or by camera (CCTV / ANPR) for parking and moving-traffic contraventions. The charge turns on whether the restriction was properly signed and marked, and whether the notice details are correct.
Common contraventions
- Parking on yellow lines or in a restricted bay
- Parking in a suspended or permit-holder bay without a valid permit
- Overstaying paid-for or limited-waiting time
- Moving traffic contraventions (e.g. box junction, bus lane, banned turn)
How to appeal a City and County of Swansea Council PCN
1. Informal challenge
Usually within 14 days
Explain why the PCN is wrong and attach your evidence. Challenging early can keep the 50% discount open if it's rejected.
2. Formal representation
28 days from the Notice to Owner
A fuller, structured challenge with all your grounds and evidence. If City and County of Swansea Council rejects it, they issue a Notice of Rejection.
3. Independent adjudicator
28 days from the rejection
Appeal free to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal — an independent, legally-binding decision. You can submit written representations and evidence online.
Appeal tips for City and County of Swansea Council
- Photograph the signs, bay markings and any lines at the exact spot — unclear or worn markings are a recognised ground.
- Check the contravention code, date, time and location on the notice against what actually happened.
- If a payment machine or app failed, keep the receipt, screenshot or error message.
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