BPA Accredited · Appeals to POPLA

Received a CP Plus parking charge?

CP Plus manages car parks at hospitals, retail centres, and transport hubs across the UK under BPA accreditation. Many of their charges have legal defects that make them challengeable. Upload your notice and we will check every angle — free.

Free scan. Pay only if you want the drafted appeal letter.

Common legal issues found in CP Plus charges

These are the grounds most frequently identified in CP Plus cases. Upload your notice and we check all of them automatically.

  • Signage not clearly visible from the entry point
  • Grace period not observed
  • NtK not served within the POFA 2012 14-day window
  • ANPR cameras recording incorrect plate reads
  • Charges issued at NHS sites where blue badge exemptions should apply
  • Keeper liability not correctly established before pursuing the registered keeper

How to challenge a CP Plus charge

  1. 1

    Upload your notice

    Take a photo or upload a PDF of your CP Plus parking charge notice. Include both sides if it arrived by post.

  2. 2

    We check the law

    We extract the key facts and check them against POFA 2012, the BPA Code of Practice, signage requirements, and your own account of what happened.

  3. 3

    Get your free assessment

    You receive an honest assessment of your grounds — including whether the charge appears valid. If you have grounds, we draft your appeal letter for £9.99.

  4. 4

    Appeal to POPLA if rejected

    If CP Plus rejects your first appeal, you have the right to escalate to POPLA. We provide the escalation letter too.

Frequently asked questions

Is a CP Plus parking charge legally enforceable?

It depends. CP Plus is a private company — their charges are contractual, not criminal fines. They can only pursue the registered keeper under POFA 2012 if strict conditions are met. Many charges have signage, timing, or procedural defects that make them unenforceable. A free scan will tell you whether yours does.

What happens if I ignore a CP Plus charge?

Ignoring a charge can lead to it being passed to a debt collection agency and, in some cases, a county court claim. However, many charges are dropped at the debt agency stage when challenged. Do not ignore a court claim — respond in time. We recommend getting a free scan first to understand your position.

How long do I have to appeal a CP Plus charge?

Typically 28 days from the date of the notice for a first-stage appeal to CP Plus. If they reject it, you usually have 28 days to appeal to POPLA. Check your notice for the exact deadlines — they are time-critical.

Can CP Plus take me to court?

Yes, in theory. In practice, most private parking charges do not reach court, especially where there are clear legal defects. If you receive a Letter Before Claim from a solicitor (such as BW Legal or Gladstones), you should respond promptly. We offer a Letter Before Claim response pack for that stage.

Check your CP Plus charge now — free

Honest assessment. We tell you if the charge appears valid. Pay only if you want the drafted letter.

Legal information only — not legal advice. For urgent matters, speak to a qualified adviser.

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