Allotment rules and safety

Apply for an allotment, pay your fees, find out how to look after your allotment and where to get help and advice

How to lay out and number your plot, what to do if you find waste on your new plot, and where you can park.

What you can and can't burn on your allotment and how to do it safely.

Guidance around larger plants and trees on allotments.

What size shed you can have, how to keep your allotment safe and buying new keys.

How to share and use the water supply on your allotment.

When your plot will be inspected, and the level of cultivation required.

The different notices you could receive and why we issue them.

Composting and what you can use on your plot.

Chemicals and items that could pollute or cause nuisance or danger on your plot.

If you fail an inspection you'll receive a notice, you have 28 days to put things right or we could end your tenancy.