The Association Rules

  1. Basic rent is £10.00 per 5 pole plot. All rents, water charges and subscriptions must be paid by 31st March each year. Any plot holder who has not paid by 1st April will automatically forfeit their plot.
  2. All plot holders must be members of the Association.
  3. Any plot holder vacating their plot must inform the Secretary or a Committee member immediately.
  4. Plot holders must maintain their paths and the adjoining section of the central carriageway.
  5. Plots must be used for allotment purposes only. No livestock or tree planting is permitted.
  6. Compost bins and tool boxes must be at least 6 inches from the boundary fence. Maximum size: 2ft 6in deep × 4ft high × 5ft long. No felt roofs.
  7. No rubbish may be deposited anywhere on the allotment site.
  8. Sheds and greenhouses are not permitted.
  9. Weeds must be prevented from going to seed.
  10. The Association may terminate a tenancy if a plot remains unused for a reasonable period.
  11. Bonfires may only be used for allotment waste. No plastics or household waste. Fires must never be left unattended.
  12. The central carriageway must be kept clear. Vehicles may only enter for loading/unloading.
  13. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. Owners are responsible for any damage caused.
  14. Plots may not be assigned or sub-let. All lettings must go through the Association.
  15. New plot holders must pay a £10 deposit, refundable if the plot is left tidy and weed‑free.
  16. Tools and produce must not be washed in the water tanks.
  17. Watering must be done using watering cans only. No hosepipes or mechanical devices are permitted.