Ealing PCN: How to Pay or Appeal
Picked up an Ealing Council parking ticket? See the charges in force now, your 14-day window to pay less, and a clear answer on whether to pay or appeal. Reassuring, practical guidance.
Ealing PCN charges (current rates)How much is an Ealing parking ticket?
Ealing applies the outer-London charge band and enforces widely, with extensive controlled parking zones and camera-issued tickets for box junctions and other moving-traffic contraventions around Ealing Broadway, Southall and Acton. Read your notice before paying, since payment closes the case as an acceptance of the charge.
| Contravention type | Full charge | Paid within 14 days |
|---|---|---|
| Higher-level parking (double yellows, loading bans, clearways) | £130 | £65 |
| Lower-level parking (single yellows, paid bays, permit bays) | £80 | £40 |
| Bus lane contravention | £130 | £65 |
| Moving traffic contravention (box junction, camera-issued) | £130 | £65 |
Pay within 14 days of the date your PCN is served to keep the 50% discount. The clock starts the day it is issued, not the day it reaches you.
Cameras do a lot of the work here. Many Ealing PCNs are issued by camera rather than on the spot, so it is worth reviewing the footage and signage before deciding. The A40 Western Avenue is a red route run by Transport for London, separate from the council.
Step-by-stepHow to pay an Ealing PCN online
No council websites. No confusing forms. No legal jargon. Just a clear, calm guide through what to do next, right from your phone using Snapmyfine.
Take a photo of your PCN
Open Snapmyfine and snap your ticket. The app reads every detail automatically; council, fine amount, contravention code, and the deadlines that matter most.
We explain it in simple terms
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The app also watches your deadlines for you. We’ll remind you before the 14-day and 28-day windows close, so nothing slips through the cracks.
PCN escalation, do not miss these windowsDeadlines and escalation timeline
An Ealing PCN will not lapse if you leave it; the only thing that changes is the cost. This is the order things happen in, and the dates that matter.
PCN issued
The notice is issued. Snap it with Snapmyfine and it sits in your dashboard straight away, with the clock already running. No post to wait for.
Pay at 50% discount or challenge
Either pay the reduced amount (£65 or £40) or send an informal challenge. Challenge inside these 14 days and, if the council says no, the discount is usually put back on the table.
Full charge due or Notice to Owner
With nothing paid or challenged, the full charge (£130 or £80) falls due and the council posts a Notice to Owner to the registered keeper.
Formal representations
From the Notice to Owner you get 28 days to make formal representations on legal grounds. This is the final step handled by the council itself.
Charge increases by 50%
Ignore the Notice to Owner and a Charge Certificate follows, lifting the charge by half, to £195 or £120. It is now a registered debt.
Enforcement agents
The debt is registered at the Traffic Enforcement Centre, after which enforcement agents (bailiffs) can be sent in and add their own fees on top.
Should you pay or appeal?How to challenge or appeal an Ealing PCN
There is no need for a solicitor, and every stage is free. You only go a step further if the last answer went against you.
Informal challenge
Send an informal challenge through the council's online portal, by email, or by post. Give your PCN reference and anything that backs you up: photographs of the signs or bay markings, a payment receipt, or a note of what went wrong. If you challenge within the 14-day window and it is turned down, the discount is normally reinstated.
Formal representations
If the informal challenge fails, or if you wait, a Notice to Owner is sent to the registered keeper and you then have 28 days to make formal representations. This is the council's last word on the matter.
Appeal to London Tribunals
Should the council reject your formal representations, take it to London Tribunals, the independent adjudicator for the capital. It costs nothing, the adjudicator sits apart from the council, and a decision in your favour cancels the PCN outright.
Strong grounds include: photographs of missing or unclear signs, proof of payment such as an app receipt or ticket stub, loading or unloading evidence, a factual error on the PCN (wrong registration, location or time), or camera footage that does not clearly show your vehicle. For a camera-issued PCN, the clarity of the footage and the signs is frequently the strongest point to test.
Not sure which stage you're at, or how long you've got?
Get Snapmyfine and stay on top of your EalingPCN, so you don't miss the discount window or the 28-day cutoff. The app reads your notice, tells you exactly where you stand, and reminds you before each deadline.
Ealing Council parking services contact detailsHow to contact Ealing Council parking enforcement
Quote your PCN reference exactly as printed on the notice. Have your vehicle registration ready.
Online portal (pay or challenge)
ealing.tarantoportal.com
Usually the fastest route: view the evidence, pay, or submit an informal challenge.
Phone (automated payment)
020 8825 6565
Council office hours, Monday to Friday.
Postal address
Ealing Council Parking Services, PO Box 46264, London, W5 2UN
Allow extra time for postal responses.
Contact details last verified July 2026. Phone numbers, portal URLs and postal addresses can change. Always confirm at ealing.tarantoportal.com.
Questions answeredFrequently asked questions about Ealing PCNs
If something's holding you back, it's probably answered here. Ealing-specific answers, not generic advice.
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This page offers general information about Ealing Council Penalty Charge Notices and is not legal advice. Snapmyfine is a technology app for understanding and managing parking tickets, not a law firm. Always rely on the details printed on your own notice and the council's official guidance.