Evening All,
First of all I'd really like to thank you all for viewing my post and secondly I'd very much appreciate any advice you might be able to offer.
Location: New Gun Wharf, Gun Makers Lane, London E3
PPM Parking Sign is Attached
Letter from Gladstones is also Attached
Approx location of my car at the tie is also attached
On the 23rd December 2017 I went to visit a friend who lives in a private block of apartments.
To enter his block, you first turn off the main road Old Ford Road (which leads onto a small cobbled road (this is Gun Makers Lane which is double yellow lined and leads onto a park),
once on this road and about 20 metres in there is another left turn you can make onto a brick paved area which serves as a communal area for the the residents of the apartments
. It's worth noting, that this area has retractable bollards to enter, but they are always down for vehicle access.
There are always cars here but it is also worth noting that the block has underground parking for residents. (Its all very transparent if you google the location and do street view)
I wasn't really long at all, however on my return I discovered a parking ticket from Parking and Property Management Ltd.
It was dark and I really didn't bother to look for sign posts which outlined the conditions of parking there.
I shoved the ticket down the side of my car door and forgot about it.
Almost 7 months later I have received a 'LETTER BEFORE CLAIM' from Gladstones Solicitors, this letter is dated 17th July.
Aside from this notice, I do not remember receiving any other correspondence from these people.
I have trawled through my car and all my post again just to make sure and cannot find anything nor can I find the actual ticket
They are asking for a payment of £160 or they threatening to take legal action.
I have had previous experience with UK Parking Control and DRP in the past and have learned to just ignore these types of crooks, but on this occasion I'm not quite so confident given how many people I've seen go to court with PPM and Gladstones.
I am a fair driver and generally do not get tickets, and on the occasions I do I pay them if its fair and legit.
So guys on this occasion where do you think I stand with contesting the ticket?
Really look forward to any advice and thank you all in advance for you help
multipage PDF version of docs are now attached without refs
PPM Sign, Gladstones Letter, My Location v2.pdf