Appeal a Buckinghamshire PCN

Last updated: March 2026

Buckinghamshire Council (the unitary authority formed in 2020) enforces parking across this home counties area, covering Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham, Chesham, and Marlow. As a commuter county close to London, parking demand is high, particularly around railway stations.

Enforcement Approach

Buckinghamshire Council operates civil parking enforcement across the county with on-street officers. High Wycombe and Aylesbury town centres have the most extensive restrictions, with CPZs and meter bays. Station areas across the Chiltern line see heavy commuter enforcement. Note that Milton Keynes is a separate authority. Penalties are £50–£70, halved within 14 days.

Common Parking Hotspots

• High Wycombe: Town centre and station area parking restrictions
• Aylesbury: County town centre meter bays and CPZs
• Amersham and Chesham: Commuter station area resident zones
• Marlow: Popular high street with limited parking

How to Appeal

Follow the standard council PCN appeal process:

1. Informal challenge: Write to Buckinghamshire Council within 14 days. Discount frozen during review.
2. Formal representation: If rejected, respond to the Notice to Owner within 28 days.
3. Traffic Penalty Tribunal: If rejected, appeal to the independent Traffic Penalty Tribunal, which is free.

Key Defences

• Post-merger signage: The 2020 council merger may have created signage inconsistencies
• Station area CPZs: Check that zone entry signs are compliant
• Pay-by-phone issues: App failure evidence can support an appeal
• Time limit compliance: Verify service deadlines

Related Guides

• How to Appeal a Council Parking Ticket (PCN)
• Parking Ticket Time Limits
• Traffic Penalty Tribunal Guide
• Appeal a Milton Keynes Parking Ticket