Hart DC collected £146,000 in parking surplus during 2024-25, including £0,000 from penalty charge notices (PCNs). Data source: DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25.
on 14 April 2026
Hart District Council runs a modest parking surplus of £146,000 in fiscal year 2024-25. Ranked 235 out of 282 councils, Hart DC's surplus is generated entirely from off-street parking with no income derived from PCNs or on-street parking.
How Much Does Hart DC Make from Parking?
Hart District Council operates a modest parking surplus, amounting to £146,000 in the 2024-25 fiscal year. This figure places them at rank 235 out of 282 councils nationwide. all of Hart DC's income from parking comes from off-street parking facilities; there's no reported revenue from on-street parking or PCN (penalty charge notice) fines.
The breakdown of the council's parking finances reveals that while they generate a significant amount through off-street parking (£844,000), they don't collect any income from PCNs. This contrasts sharply with many other councils across the country which rely heavily on issuing and collecting penalties for parking violations.
How Does Hart DC Compare to Other Councils?
Ranked 235 out of 282, Hart District Council operates well below average in terms of parking surplus compared to other councils. Nationally, top-performing councils can generate ten times or more surplus than the £146,000 reported by Hart DC.
The national context shows that while some districts are generating substantial surpluses, Hart DC's income is solely from off-street parking and doesn't include PCN revenue. This suggests a different approach to managing parking infrastructure compared to councils with higher revenue from on-street parking fines.
According to the DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25, hart dc generated a parking surplus of £146,000 in 2024-25
What Are Your Rights When You Get a Parking Fine in Hart DC?
When you receive a penalty charge notice (PCN) in Hart DC, it's important to understand whether the fine is issued by the council or a private operator. Council PCNs follow different procedures compared to those issued by private companies operating car parks.
For parking fines issued directly by Hart District Council:
- You have a 14-day period where you can pay half of the original charge if your challenge is successful.
- After this, formal challenges must be submitted through the council's process before escalating to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal for appeal.
If the fine comes from a private operator (such as at shopping centers or commercial car parks):
- You should contact POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals) or IAS (Independent Assessment Service), depending on which trade body the parking company belongs to.
According to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, you can appeal a council parking fine for free through the traffic penalty tribunal
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 sets out specific rules regarding keeper liability for parking fines. This means that even if you weren't driving when a violation occurred, you may still be held liable unless you can prove otherwise through the appeals process described above.
How to Appeal a Parking Fine in Hart DC
When facing a parking fine from either Hart District Council or a private operator within its jurisdiction, there are clear steps to follow:
- Informal Challenge: Within 28 days of receiving the notice (or 14 days for council PCNs to retain the discount), you should make an informal challenge directly with the issuing authority.
According to the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, private parking charges are contractual invoices, not criminal fines, under schedule 4 of the act
- Formal Representation: If unsuccessful or if further action is needed, submit a formal representation after receiving the Notice to Owner from the parking operator.
- Independent Appeal: For Council PCNs, proceed to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal for review; for private operators, appeal through POPLA or IAS depending on the operator's affiliation.
You can also complain directly to Hart District Council at no cost. It's important to remember that you don't need a claims management company as the entire process is free and accessible without such services.
Sources
- DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25
- Traffic Penalty Tribunal
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
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