Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Re-banding
Proposed Changes to Parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Fees
The London Borough of Harrow is asking for your views on a proposal to increase Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) tariffs in Harrow from Band B to the higher Band A.
The consultation will run for six weeks, opening at 00:01 on 15 September 2025 and closing at 23:59 on 26 October 2025.
The tariff levels for borough roads in London are set by the organisation London Councils and approved by the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State for Transport.
Harrow currently issues Band B PCNs. Despite an increase to Band B charges introduced across London in April 2025, the number of cases of nuisance and inconsiderate parking in Harrow has not gone down, and is in fact rising. This includes cars blocking driveways, parking on dropped kerbs, obstructing pavements and crossings, and making it harder for other vehicles to pass on narrow roads.
By moving to Band A, the council believes that the parking fines will act as a stronger deterrent. Higher tariffs mean drivers are more likely to think twice before parking where they shouldn’t. This can help reduce repeat offences and improve compliance with parking rules. Fewer instances of inconsiderate parking will make Harrow’s streets safer, easier to walk along, and more accessible for everyone, especially those using wheelchairs, prams, or mobility aids.
This consultation only relates to parking PCNs. There will be no change to PCNs issued for moving traffic contraventions such as banned turns or bus lane violations, as these are already charged at the higher Band A rate. More information about moving traffic contraventions and how they are enforced can be found on our website.
The latest PCN tariffs, set by London Councils following their consultation in 2023, took effect on 7 April 2025. The table below shows the difference between the current Band B tariffs in Harrow and the proposed Band A tariffs:
PCN Band | Higher Level | Lower Level |
Band A (proposed) | £160 (£80 if paid within 14 days) | £110 (£55 if paid within 14 days) |
Band B (current) | £140 (£70 if paid within 14 days) | £90 (£45 if paid within 14 days) |
To find out more about our proposal, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and then complete the short online survey. It should take no more than five minutes of your time, and your feedback will help shape the decision.
Once the consultation has closed, officers will analyse the responses and prepare a report for London Councils. We will update this page with the report for London Councils and the outcome of the consultation.
Thank you for taking part — your views are greatly valued.
Further background information on London Councils’ 2023 consultation on penalty charge levels is available here: