Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) are issued to deal with certain environmental offences, they are a way of discharging liability and payment of the FPN will mean the case is closed.

If you would like to make a representation (appeal) against a fixed penalty notice you need to complete the link below with a written summary of the grounds for your appeal.

For Littering from Vehicles – you will need to select one of the grounds (A-L) from the rear of the letter you received notifying you that an offence had been witnessed.  You can still use this link but include the letter (A-L) and outline the evidence to support the representation.

The FPN will be placed on hold whilst the appeal grounds are reviewed, and you will then be notified of a decision in writing either by letter or email.

If your appeal is upheld, the FPN will be cancelled, and you will no longer have to pay the FPN. 

If your appeal is not upheld (unsuccessful) then you will be notified in writing either by email or letter and you will be advised on how much you will need to pay.  This will be at the discounted rate for a further period as outlined in your email/letter.

The table below shows the payment rates:

Appeal a fixed penalty notice

Fixed penalty notice offence table (from July 1, 2024)

Code

Offence

Legislation

Fixed Penalty

Discount Rate

Max Penalty on Conviction

SM1

Nuisance Parking

S6(1) Clean Neighbourhoods & Environment Act 2005

£100

£60

Level 4

SM2

Abandoning a Vehicle

S2A(1) Refuse Disposal Amenity Act 1978

£200

£120

Level 4

SM3

Litter

S88(7) Environmental Protection Act 1990

£500

£375

Level 4

SM4

Non-compliance of Community Protection Notice

S48 Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014

£500

£375

Level 4

Unlimited fine  for a corporate body

SM5

Unauthorised Distribution of Literature

Sch 3A Paragraph 7(5) Environmental Protection Act 1990

£150

£75

Level 4

SM6

Fly posting or Graffiti

S43 A (3) Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003

£500

£375

Variable

SM7

Fail to Produce Authority (Waste Transfer Notes)

S34A Environmental Protection Act 1990

£300

£180

Unlimited fine

SM8

Fail to furnish documentation (Waste Carriers Licence)

S5B Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989

£300

£180

Unlimited fine

SM9

Waste receptacles and putting waste out

S46 Environmental Protection Act 1990

£60

£40

Civil proceedings

SM11

Breach of Public Spaces Protection Order

S67 Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014

£100

£50

Level 3

SM12

Unauthorised Waste Disposal

S33 (1) (d) Environmental Protection Act 1990

£1000

£750

5 years imprisonment

unlimited fine

SM14

Duty of Care

S34 (2C) Environmental Protection Act 1990

£600

£450

Fine up to statutory maximum

Last updated: Tue 9th July, 2024 @ 16:34