Allotments

Summary

 Within Barnsley there are 88 allotment sites which contribute to the urban culture of the area and provide a distinctive component of the Boroughs green space.

 

Eligibility

 To be eligible for an allotment you must be over 18 years of age.

 

Procedure

 To obtain an allotment you will need to contact the Allotment Office. If a telephone enquiry is made, you will be informed immediately if there is a plot available, and if requested an application form and site plan will then be forwarded for completion. On its return the application will be processed. If a plot is available on the site requested you will be sent two tenancy agreements both of which when completed must be returned, with a £10.00 Administration fee to the allotments office. One authorised tenancy agreement will then be returned for your retention within 10 days confirming the letting.

Applications in writing will be dealt with in the same manner. If a plot is not available on the site you requested, you will be placed on the waiting list. The waiting list is dealt with in strict date order.

 

Helplines

 Administration Support Officer (01226) 774351

 

Charges/Fees

 

The charge for an allotment plot is dependent on whether or not there is a metered water supply to the site.
A plot with water per year is £34.50
A plot without water is £25

A one off administration charge of £10 is payable on acceptance of an allotment plot.

 

Methods of Payment Available

 You can pay by credit card / debit card, alternatively payment can be made by invoice through the Barnsley connects offices.

 

Opening Times/Locations

 You can obtain an application form and further information between 8.30am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, (with the exception of Bank Holidays) by contacting Neighbourhood Services on 01226 774351

Alternatively in person you can visit any of the Barnsley Connects offices

Or write to PO Box 605, S70 9FF

 

How the customer can help

 Customer can help by ensuring the application forms and tenancy agreements are completed correctly and returned with the appropriate fee.

 

Application Form References

 Allotment Application Form
Allotment Tenancy Agreement

 

Owner Officer Contact Details:

 

Neighbourhood Services
01226 774351

write to PO Box 605, S70 9FF

email NeighbourhoodServices@barnsley.gov.uk

 

Legislation

 Allotment Act 1922

 

Response Times/Next Steps

If a telephone enquiry is made, you will be informed immediately if there is a plot available on the site you requested.
Upon request, an application form will be then dispatched immediately.
All application forms are normally dealt within 10 working days from receipt.

 

Additional Notes

The Allotment Tenancy Agreement places restrictions on the type of livestock that can be kept on the site, the storage of caravans / cars and the use of the plot for business purposes.

Last modified on 15/9/2008