FAQs

The Order applies to the boundary within the designated area of the London Borough of Hounslow, as shown on the map below. For a closer view, you can also zoom in on the map in PDF attachment titled Draft Order included with the consultation.

Anti-Social Behaviour’ refers to section 59 (2) (a)-(b) of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and means: activities carried out, or which are likely to be carried out, in a public space which have a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality. This also means behaviour likely to cause harassment, distress or alarm to one or more other person. This can include, but is not limited to, littering, verbal abuse, obstructing the highway, illegal drug use, urinating or, spitting.

An Authorised officer’ refers to: police officer, police community support officer, or any other person designated to enforce the Order by Hounslow Council. You can require any authorised officers to produce authorisation before enforcing the Order.

The penalty for breaking a PSPO is a Fixed Penalty Notice (fine) of £100. If the fine is not paid, court proceedings may be started, which will increase the fine to up to £1,000.

A Fixed Penalty Notice will only be issued for the following prohibited activities within the car park:

• Littering
• Urination, defecation, or spitting
• Rough sleeping
• Using the premises overnight for anything other than parking vehicles
• Obstructing entrances, exits, or stairwells
• Taking psychoactive substances (legal highs)
• Congregating or loitering in groups in connection with any of the above activities