Allotments

• Service Information
• Eligibility
• Fees

Current News

Paignton - Lower Penns, Oakleigh st Michaels and Derrell Road allotment sites

As many of you will be aware, due to data protection requirements we are currently contacting all plotholders and those on the waiting lists by letter for the three allotment sites (Lower Penns, Oakleigh and Derrell Road) which are being self managed by Paignton Home Garden and Allotment Society. After the two month notice period has elapsed, we shall be able to transfer the information after the 8 December 2008 to the society in order for the self management process to be complete.

If you wish to place your name on the waiting list for the Lower Penns, Derrell Road and Oakleigh St Michaels allotment plots, please contact Paignton Home Garden and Allotment Society directly on 01803 520610

Presently, both Torbay Council and Paignton Home Garden and Allotment Society are investigating turning plot 3 at Oakleigh St Michaels into an allotment suitable for maintenance by people that have less physical ability. If you are interested in being involved with the allotment please contact the Society.

Brixham - Dixons land, Wall Park, Mount Pleasant and Drew Street allotment sites

The four allotment sites in Brixham (Dixons land, Wall Park, Mount Pleasant and Drew Street) were transferred to Brixham Town Council on the 1 April 2007. If you reside in the Brixham Parish area and would like to place your name on the waiting lists, please contact the Town Council on 01803 859678.

Allotment Information

We have four council managed allotment sites in Torbay, three in Torquay, one in Paignton.

There are also sites in the Bay which are managed by Allotment Associations. These Associations look after the letting of plots and the management of their sites (listed below).

• Torquay Allotment Holders Co-operative Association Ltd look after South Parks, Quinta, Stantaway and Beechfield Avenue allotments.
• Clennon Valley Allotments Association are responsible for Clennon Valley allotment site, off Dartmouth Road in Paignton.
• York Road Allotments Association manage the lettings for the York Road, Paignton allotment site.
• Stoney Park (Brixham) Allotment Association is responsible for the Stoney Park allotments in Brixham near Furzeham Green/Battery Grounds.
• Paignton Home Garden and Allotment Society look after Lower Penns, Oakleigh St Michaels and Derrell Road allotment sites.

Eligibility

Allotments in Torbay are available to all members of the public and are becoming increasingly more popular.

As such we currently have waiting lists for all the council managed allotment sites running at approximately a two to three year wait (longer on some sites), if you would like to place your name on the waiting list please complete the allotment waiting list form.

As soon as we receive your form, your details will be recorded and placed on the waiting list for the sites you have selected.

The waiting list is managed in strict date order and if you are next on the waiting list, an Allotment Offer Letter will be sent to you, confirming which plot and site is available and the cost. We ask that this letter is replied to within 10 days to confirm whether you would like to accept or decline the offer. On confirmation that you would like to accept the plot, a lease agreement is then issued to be signed and witnessed. The new plot holder can then start cultivating their allotment.

You may also wish to enter the Bay Blooms competition which has categories for both beginners and advanced allotment holders. Please visit the Bay Blooms page for more information.

Fees

1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009

• Plot with water £30.50 per year (250 sqm)
• Plot without water £4.80 per year (50 sqm)
• Plot with water and locker £32.00 per year (250 sqm)

1 April 2009 - 31 March 2010

• Plot with water £32.00 per year (250 sqm)
• Plot without water £5.00 per year (50 sqm)
• Plot with water and locker £33.60 per year (250 sqm)

Happy Gardening!!