Fighting a parking notice

Today in Falmouth I parked in what turned out to be a private car park (owned by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners) and paid the fee of £1 per hour. I overstayed the time by 10 minutes and received a parking charge notice for £60 if paid within 28 days. This does seem a disproportionate amount, especially as the car park was half empty. I will not bother with the appeals process so is there any grounds for refusing to pay on the grounds the charge was disproportionate? Can I offer say £10 in full and final payment, and do I offer that to the owner of the car park or the penalty enforcement company?

Asked on 31 January 2013 by kea1

Answered by Honest John
Not since 1st October 2012. Since then there has been a 3 stage appeal process:
www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/private-parking-penalties/

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