Council Fine CheckWhat Lewisham enforces
- Parking
- Enforces — on-street and council car parks, enforced by NSL for the council
- Bus lanes / gates
- Not confirmed by our sources — Lewisham's PCN pages mention Enforcement Notices but don't list its camera enforcement
- Moving traffic
- Not confirmed by our sources — TfL enforces red routes in the borough; check who issued your PCN
- Penalty level
- London charge levels from 7 April 2025: Band A £160/£110, Band B £140/£90, bus lane and moving traffic £160 (halved within 14 days)
- Appeals
- London Tribunals (free)
About Lewisham PCNs
Lewisham's own parking tickets are issued by its enforcement contractor, NSL, on borough roads and in council car parks. On red routes, TfL enforces parking and moving traffic with its own officers and cameras, so a PCN from a red route is a TfL matter, not Lewisham's. Check the issuing authority printed on your notice before you challenge.
Lewisham describes two stages. An informal challenge received within the 14-day discount period puts the PCN on hold until the council replies, and if it is rejected you can still pay the discounted amount. A challenge received after 14 days that fails leaves the full charge to pay. Challenge using the online form or write to the Parking Services Appeals Team at the Sheffield PO box, giving the PCN number, your registration and your full name and address. Lewisham will not decide challenges over the phone, and a challenge is not considered once the PCN is paid.
Formal representations can only be made once the Notice to Owner or Enforcement Notice arrives, which can happen if the PCN is unpaid after 28 days, and must use one of the grounds on the form attached to it. If they are rejected, you can appeal to the adjudicator at London Tribunals. Lewisham says it will consider reasonable adjustments if a disability or other condition makes it hard to challenge or pay; its Parking Services Team is on 020 8787 5397.
How to challenge a Lewisham 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 Appeals, PO Box 297, Sheffield S98 1SU. 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 Lewisham.
London penalty levels from 7 April 2025: Band A £160/£110, Band B £140/£90; bus lane and moving traffic £160 (London Councils).
Questions
Does Lewisham keep the discount during an informal challenge?
Yes, if the challenge is received within the 14-day discount period. If it is rejected, you can still pay the discount amount.
Who deals with a PCN on a red route in Lewisham?
TfL enforces parking and moving traffic on red routes, so challenge a red route PCN with TfL.
Where do I write to challenge a Lewisham PCN?
Parking Services Appeals, PO Box 297, Sheffield S98 1SU.
Where do I appeal a Lewisham 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.