Allotments

WAITING LISTS - Please be aware the majority of sites will have a waiting list.

Due to time constraints we will usually only contact applicants once they reach the top of the list which in some cases can be several years. Longest wait, Sandal Beat approx 10 years, Cantley approx 5 years, others can be much shorter eg 1 or 2 years. If your contact details change please notify us by email allotments@doncaster.gov.uk

To get in touch with the team, email allotments@doncaster.gov.uk or call 01302 736888.

Apply for an allotment

  • to apply for a council-managed allotment you need to be aged 18 or over
  • all sites now have a large waiting list, you will be contacted when you reach the top of the list
  • tenants are expected to maintain their plots to a good standard
  • to add your name to the waiting list for 1 or 2 sites, fill in the application form below:

Or contact the Allotments Office:

If you have regular helpers on your site please let us know who they are. This will help in the event of any future tenancy transfer requests.

Fees & Size of Plot

  • tenancies cost £12.72 per 100 square metres and are paid annually in advance
  • rent is due on 1st April each year, tenants wishing to give up their plot must do so in advance of this date
  • a cost reduction of 25 percent is available for those of state pension age
  • where sites have metered water, an additional cost is applied - this cost is not subject to discount
  • plots are measured in square metres and vary in size according to site and availability. Plots can also be split in half by prior arrangement to suit those with less time available

Terminate a tenancy

You can terminate your tenancy at any time by contacting the Allotments Office on 01302 736000/736888 or by email allotments@doncaster.gov.uk or sending a letter to us:

  • address: Allotments Service, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU

Please note it is your responsibility to notify us if you wish to give up your plot and you must do so before the start of the next billing period which commences each April 1st. Once issued bills are liable for payment and no refunds will be given.

Documents

Livestock

Livestock - chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits and pigeons – can be kept on some sites, but only after written permission has been gained from the Allotments Office.  All livestock has to be kept in accordance with current legislation. 

Dogs and horses are not allowed to be kept on our allotment sites.


Bird Flu Advice -please follow link to govt. website

Pests and vermin

Tenants are expected to take reasonable precautions to discourage pests such as keeping the plot clean and tidy and preventing access to potential food sources such as animal feed. On council-managed sites, the removal of pests remains our responsibility. If you have problems with mice, rats and other vermin, please notify us as soon as possible so we can address the problem.

Sites not managed by the Council may have their own arrangements in place. Please check with the governing association.

Doncaster Council Direct-Managed sites

Balby, Florence Avenue - 1.17ha
Balby, Greenfield Lane - 2.37ha
Balby, Woodfield Road - 1.49ha
Bentley, The Avenue - 0.10ha
Cantley, Aintree Avenue - 1.244ha
Cantley, Cantley Park Silver Jubilee - 1.13ha
Carcroft, Chestnut Avenue - 0.40ha
Carcroft, Skellow Road - 0.36ha
Conisbrough, Lower Castle Farm - 2.19ha
Denaby, Broomhill - 1.24ha
Denaby, Northcliffe - 3.11ha
Denaby, Wadworth Street
Dunscroft, The Oval - 0.66ha
Hexthorpe, Ings - 1.66ha
Hexthorpe, Bramworth Road - 1.21ha
Hyde Park, Carr House - 5.46ha
Intake, Sandall Beat - 2.29ha
Tickhill, Bowling Green - 0.20ha

Self-Managed sites (run by local Allotment Association)

Bentley, Arthur Street - 0.52ha
Bentley, Ansdell Road/Rostholme - 2.89ha
Bentley, Cawdor Street - 2.38ha
Bentley, Pipering Lane - 1.57ha
Bentley, Watch House Lane - 8.22ha
Bentley, New Village - 0.80ha
Balby, Broomhouse Lane - 1.11ha
Conisbrough, Upper Castle Farm (Gardens Lane) - 6.47ha
Conisbrough, Snake Lane - 1.03ha
Conisbrough, Park Road
Harlington, Furlong Road - 1.07ha
Hexthorpe, Crimpsall - 1.51ha
Highfields, Great North Road (Grange) - 3.40ha
Mexborough, Genoa Street  - 0.28ha
Mexborough, Dolcliffe Road - 1.05ha
Mexborough, York Street - 1.60ha
Mexborough, Herbert Street - 0.86ha
Mexborough, Adwick Road, - 7.48ha
Moorends, South Road - 0.50ha
Moorends, Pighill (Locarno Rd) - 11.7ha
Moorends, Auckland Grove - 0.13ha
Woodlands, Longlands Lane (Roman Ridge) - 5.01ha
Wheatley, Strawberry Island - 1.04ha
Woodlands, The Park - 1.87ha
Wheatley, Neale Road - 4.12ha
Rossington, York Street - 3.01ha

Other Allotment Sites 

There are many other allotment sites  in Doncaster which are owned and/or managed by Town and Parish councils
For queries relating to any of these allotment sites you should contact a town/parish council.

 

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Last updated: 15 October 2024 15:56:02

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