Greenwich PCN: How to Pay or Appeal
Been given a Royal Borough of Greenwich parking ticket? Here are the charges that apply now, the 14-day window to pay at half, and a clear steer on paying or appealing. Practical help, plainly explained.
Greenwich PCN charges (current rates)How much is a Greenwich parking ticket?
Greenwich applies the outer-London charge band, but demand runs high in places: the visitor bays around Greenwich town centre fill quickly, and parking around North Greenwich tightens on event days at The O2. Woolwich and Eltham see steady enforcement too. Check the notice before you pay, because payment accepts the charge and closes the case.
| 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.
Event days matter near The O2. On event nights at North Greenwich, extra parking controls apply and enforcement increases. The A2 and the A102 Blackwall Tunnel approach are red routes run by Transport for London, separate from the Royal Borough.
Step-by-stepHow to pay a Greenwich 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
No jargon, no legalese. The app tells you exactly what your ticket means, what your rights are, and whether you have real grounds to challenge it.
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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
A Greenwich 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 a Greenwich 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 Royal Borough of Greenwich's online form, 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. Around the town centre and The O2, signage can be easy to miss, so photographs of the signs near where you parked are worth gathering.
Not sure which stage you're at, or how long you've got?
Get Snapmyfine and stay on top of your GreenwichPCN, 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.
Royal Borough of Greenwich parking services contact detailsHow to contact Royal Borough of Greenwich parking enforcement
Quote your PCN reference exactly as printed on the notice. Have your vehicle registration ready.
Online portal (pay or challenge)
royalgreenwich.gov.uk/parking-transport-and-streets
Usually the fastest route: view the evidence, pay, or submit an informal challenge.
Phone (automated payment)
0300 332 0202
Council office hours, Monday to Friday.
Postal address
Parking Services, Royal Borough of Greenwich, PO Box 4773, London, SE18 6YD
Allow extra time for postal responses.
Contact details last verified July 2026. Phone numbers, portal URLs and postal addresses can change. Always confirm at royalgreenwich.gov.uk/parking-transport-and-streets.
Questions answeredFrequently asked questions about Greenwich PCNs
If something's holding you back, it's probably answered here. Greenwich-specific answers, not generic advice.
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Snapmyfine works across all 33 London councils, Greenwich included. Photograph the notice and the app reads it back to you, explains the contravention, says whether paying or challenging makes more sense, and reminds you before the deadline lands. If your ticket came from an event day around The O2, the app will point out the exact restriction involved.
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This page offers general information about Royal Borough of Greenwich 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.