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BACK  LANE  ALLOTMENTS ASSOCIATION

Q.  How do I get a plot at Back Lane

A.  Contact us using any of the methods listed on the contact page above. We can then arrange for someone to show you round the site and discuss your requirements and options.

 

Q.  What does it cost.

A.  Currently the cost of renting a standard plot is £20 per year.

 

Q. What do I get for my money

A.  A plot 10 poles long and 1 pole wide. (roughly 50 x 5 metres or 82 x 16 feet)  , Membership of the Allotments Association , and access to a water supply (this may require a long hosepipe in places).

 

Q.  That sounds big - can I get a smaller plot.

A.  Smaller plots are available. Usually 7.5 or 5 poles. The cost is reduced to £17 and £13 respectively

 

Q.  Are there lots of Rules.

A.  A few.  Mainly governing what you are allowed to do with your plot and what is frowned upon. Your tenancy agreement contains the full list. You can see a sample tenancy agreement here

 

Q.  When is the best time to start

A.  You can start at any time but many people prefer Autumn as,  unless you are lucky enough to inherit a plot already in production, a fair amount of work is required to get it ready for the next growing season.

 

Q   Is there a Catchment Area.

A. Yes -  Ideally you should live within the Parish boundary.   However if you can demonstrate close ties to the village the Committee may, in special circumstances, waive this requirement.

 

Q. Can I have fruit trees on my Plot.

A. You may grow  fruit Trees but you must first obtain permission from the Committee. There is a strict height limit of 2 metres.  Dwarfing root stocks and training as cordons,espaliers and step-overs are ways to achieve this. Trees must not shade neighbouring plots

 

Q. Some other plot holders have things like sheds ,,greenhouses and trees  that do not seem to meet the rules - why is this.

A. The allotments have been in place a long time as have some of the plot holders. In the past rules were not always enforced as consistently as they are now.  Anomalies will eventually be ironed out, but this will take some time.

 

Q. Can I keep Livestock such as Chickens and Bees.  Permission for Livestock must be obtained from the Committee.  There are strict rules around the type of chickens, arrangements for housing, and provision for their welfare. Bees need to be in a suitable location agreed with the committee, you may have to move to a different plot before permission cam be given.