Structures, sheds and greenhouses
Sheds, greenhouses, polytunnels and any other garden structures may only be installed with prior written consent from the Council. Only structures that are appropriate and typically associated with allotment use will be considered. All approved structures must comply fully with the current allotment rules which are availble in the Allotment Guide.
All structures on standard allotment plots (not designated Stock Plots) should be compliant with and are subject to limits on sizes, the maximum sizes permitted being:-
|
Structure |
Maximum Size |
|
Sheds |
80 Square Feet e.g. 8ft (2.43m) x 10ft (3.05m) |
|
Greenhouses |
240 Square Feet e.g. 12ft (3.66m) x 20ft (6.10m) |
|
Cold Frames |
40 Square Feet e.g. 4 ft (1.22m) x 10 ft (3.05m) |
|
Poultry Houses & Runs |
120 Square Feet e.g. 8 ft (2.43m) x 15 ft (4.57m) |
|
Boundary Fencing to cultivation plot (height) |
4 feet (1.22m) |
|
Boundary Fencing to stock plot (height) |
6 feet 6 inches (2.0m) |
All structures must be positioned a minimum of 2 feet from boundary paths and fences for safety reasons and to allow for maintenance. Doors on structures must not open onto boundary paths.
You must not begin construction or place any structure on your plot until written permission has been received. Requests should be submitted via our contact form.
All structures remain the sole responsibility of the tenant. You are required to keep them in good repair and in a safe condition at all times. Should a structure deteriorate, become unsafe or fall into disrepair, you will be required to repair, improve or remove it.
The Council reserves the right to require the removal of any structure considered unsuitable or non-compliant. Removal will be at the tenant’s expense. Where the Council is required to remove a structure, the full cost of removal may be recovered from the tenant.
Please note that the Council’s right of entry extends to all sheds and other structures on your plot.
Use of Sheds and Structures
You are advised not to leave tools or other valuable items on site, particularly where they are visible.
Flammable materials, chemicals or fuel should not be stored in sheds or structures, as this may increase the risk of arson.
Any contents left within sheds or other structures are entirely at the tenant’s risk. The Council accepts no liability for items that are lost, stolen or damaged.
Please refer to the Allotment Guide here, which advises on structure dimensions.