- Read our Allotments Leaflet to help you decide whether renting an allotment plot is something you would like to pursue (currently being updated)
- Choose you preferred location using our Allotments Online Map.
- Apply to Rent An Allotment Plot.
We will check the availability of plots on your chosen sites. If there are any vacancies we will provide you with the contact details of the relevant site steward who will meet you on site and show you any vacant plots.
Waiting Lists
In the event that your chosen site is full, we run waiting lists for individual sites and would be happy to add your details for future vacancies.
Rental Charges
Allotment rent and water charges are raised annually to existing tenants.
The rent charged for plots is varied and dependent upon the size of your chosen plot. Based on April 2024 to March 2025 fees and charges the rate is £0.148 per square metre (i.e. 250 m² x 0.141p = £35.25).
The majority of our sites have water standpipes and water charges are based on actual usage on sites and the size of plot.
How we charge you - Allotment water costs
Water charges are based on actual site water usage (volume) within the current billing period and those costs are then determined to the size of your individual allotment plot(s)
For example: a bigger plot will pay more than a smaller plot due to the area cultivated being much greater and using more water.
We charge you for 2024 as the charge is determined from the usage through the water supply for the year.
We also include any annual fixed and standing charges as applied by the water supplier.
Please see an example of this is worked out:
- Meter readings are taken from water switch on in March.
- Meter readings are taken from water switch off in November.
- We calculate the amount of water usage for the site from the meter readings and charge using the costs provided on the water bills.
- Annual fixed and / or standing charges per site are divided up by site occupancy.
- You are charged these costs.
Smaller-Sized Plots
Should the prospect of cultivating a large area be too time-consuming or overwhelming, we offer where possible the option to have the plot split and instead take a half plot.
Last Updated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025