Parking on Private Land Appeals (POPLA)

Overview

POPLA is the independent appeals body for parking charges issued by BPA Approved Operator Scheme members in England and Wales. It is funded by the BPA but operationally independent. Decisions are binding on the operator but not on the motorist — if you lose at POPLA you can still defend any court claim by the operator (though many operators choose not to litigate after a POPLA loss).

What it handles

• Private parking charge appeals (BPA member operators only)
• Appeals after the operator has rejected the initial appeal

What it does not handle

• Council PCNs (go to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal or London Tribunals)
• Charges from IPC member operators (go to IAS)

Fees

• Appeals: Free

Deadlines

• Operator's rejection of initial appeal → 28 days to appeal to POPLA

Official sources

Related guides

• Challenging A Parking Ticket