There are lots of people waiting for an allotment. If you ask for one, you might have to wait a long time. Your name will go on a list for your chosen site, until it is your turn.
Before you start
Do not send in more than one application. If you do, the extra ones will be deleted.
Time needed
Looking after an allotment of around 125 square metres takes about 4 hours each week. You might need to spend more time in the spring and summer
Read the rules
Before you apply, read the council’s cultivation guidelines, everyone who has an allotment must follow these
Plot condition
Some allotments have not been looked after. You may need to do extra work to get them back in good shape
Things to think about
Think about how far away the allotment is, how you will get there, and how you will carry your tools and things
You will need
- the name of the allotment site you are interested in (choose the one closest to you)
- your contact details
What happens next
You will get a reference number, please keep this safe.
Your name will go on the waiting list for the site you want. Sometimes, you might have to wait many years before getting one.