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Private parking appeals
England & Wales
Independent Appeals Service (IAS)
Independent appeals service for parking charges issued by International Parking Community (IPC) members.
This page mainly applies to England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland may have different rules — check the jurisdiction before relying on this information.
Overview
The IAS handles appeals against parking charges issued by IPC Accredited Operator Scheme members. It is the counterpart to POPLA. As with POPLA, the decision is binding on the operator but not on the motorist. Note: a single Single Code of Practice intended to merge the two regimes was paused in 2022 and remains under review.
What it handles
- Private parking charge appeals (IPC member operators only)
Fees
- Appeals: Free
Deadlines
- Operator's rejection → 21 days to appeal to IAS
Official sources
https://www.theias.orgRelated guides
Last reviewed: 2026-05-21. This is legal information, not legal advice.