Appeal a Gloucestershire PCN

Last updated: March 2026

Gloucestershire County Council manages on-street parking enforcement across the county, covering Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester, and the Cotswolds. The Cheltenham Festival and Cotswold tourist areas generate significant seasonal PCN volumes.

Enforcement Approach

Gloucestershire County Council handles on-street enforcement, with district councils managing off-street car parks. Cheltenham and Gloucester city centre have the most extensive restrictions. The Cheltenham Festival and other racecourse events create temporary enforcement zones. Cotswold towns see tourist parking pressure year-round. Penalties are £50–£70, halved within 14 days.

Common Parking Hotspots

• Cheltenham town centre: Regency town with meter bays and CPZs
• Gloucester city centre: Cathedral area and docks restrictions
• Cheltenham Racecourse: Festival and event-day parking enforcement
• Cotswold towns: Tourist parking at Bourton, Stow, and Cirencester

How to Appeal

Follow the standard council PCN appeal process:

1. Informal challenge: Write to Gloucestershire County 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

• Event-day signage: Temporary racecourse restrictions must be properly displayed
• Two-tier enforcement: Check whether the county or district issued your PCN
• Tourist area signs: Cotswold conservation areas may have signage issues
• Procedural time limits: Verify service deadlines

Related Guides

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