Can I put a greenhouse on my allotment?

You may put up a shed and other temporary structures, such as greenhouses, polytunnels, water containers or compost containers. These structures must not take up more than a quarter of your plot in total. You should keep all structures well maintained and in good condition.

What is the best greenhouse for an allotment?

There's no doubt in my mind that an aluminium (metal) freestanding greenhouse is by far the best choice for an allotment. Wooden houses do look better but are more expensive, take longer to build and are far more difficult to move should you leave the plot.

Do you need permission to erect a greenhouse?

You must apply for full planning permission to erect a garden building, greenhouse or shed in your garden. This includes timber sheds.

What can I build on my allotment?

Do you need planning permission for a shed on an allotment?

Someone who puts up a shed or greenhouse on an allotment would normally expect it to remain there for many years, so building it would require permission even if it is not attached to the ground.

Overgrown Allotment Transformation & Beginning a greenhouse base - JB's Allotment Diary March 2020

Can I sleep on my allotment?

Tenants may not use their allotment as a place of residence and/or sleep overnight. 5.2 The allotment is rented to the tenant for the purpose of cultivation of herb, flower, fruit and vegetable crops.

Can you have a shed on an allotment?

A shed is an incredibly useful addition to your allotment. It provides storage, shelter and protection for younger plants. A shed can also provide you with a level of comfort that allows you to garden for longer, when the mood takes you!

What is not allowed in allotment?

No toxic or hazardous substances or contaminated waste or tyres should be stored or brought onto the Site. Any dog (including Guide Dogs) brought onto the Site must be kept on a lead at all times. Animals or livestock (except hens or rabbits) must not be kept on Allotment Gardens.

Can I sell what I grow on my allotment?

Usually proceeds go to the allotment association, so they are not regarded as a form of “business”. So, while there is some room for interpretation, legally allotment gardeners can trade a surplus (off site), and councils or associations can let vacant plots to market gardeners.

Can I use my allotment as a garden?

An allotment (British English) ( or in North America, a community garden), is a plot of land made available for individual, non-commercial gardening or growing food plants, so forming a kitchen garden away from the residence of the user.

How big can a greenhouse be without planning permission?

* If you decide to put your greenhouse on a wall, or raised base and the ridge height is over 4m (13'2) or the eaves height (gutter height) is greater than 2.5m (8ft3) then planning permission will be required – As standard none of our greenhouse are this big.

Can you grow veg all year round in a greenhouse?

A productive greenhouse can be in use for most of the year. Heated greenhouses allow for maximum, year-round use but are rarely cost effective.

Can you put a greenhouse on soil or slabs?

A concrete slab base is the most durable foundation for a greenhouse. It does require planning and labour ahead of time, but once it's complete, you can forget about logistics and focus on growing your food.

Where do you put a greenhouse on an allotment?

Each garden has its own micro-climate and set of unique conditions. To give your plants and seedlings the best chance, you should set your greenhouse up somewhere that gets lots of sunshine, plenty of natural daylight and that is protected from harsh winds and frost pockets.

What is the easiest thing to grow on an allotment?

Can I put a Polytunnel on my allotment?

If you're considering setting up a polytunnel on an allotment, speak to your allotment committee and see if they're ok with it or if they have some guidelines on size etc. If there are any doubts about these matters, it's best to err on the side of caution and contact your local authority or planning office.

How to make money from allotment?

Sell Organic Produce At The Market

The perfect garden enterprise – the organic market. You can grow fruit and vegetables in your personal allotments and then sell on to hungry buyers. This is a larger project that will require more time, experience and money that others listed here – but the rewards will be worthwhile.

Are you allowed to grow flowers on an allotment?

Allotment gardeners may grow vegetables, flowers and fruit on their plot. You should only plant dwarf stock fruit-trees in the middle of your plot, not on the edges where they may cast shade over neighbouring plots.

Is it legal to sell vegetables from your garden?

The Allotments Act 1922 has a general prohibition on any "trade or business" being conducted on an allotment. But allotments are allowed to have an allotment shop, which councils tend to regard as fund-raising rather than a business.

Can I have a pond on my allotment?

However, as a readily available body of water in the garden, ponds are the perfect solution for your allotment. Not to mention that ponds can also effortlessly collect and store rainwater. You will thank yourself when the dreaded hosepipe ban arrives, and you're prepared with your trusty supply of pond water.

Are you allowed to have a BBQ on allotment?

You may have a barbeque on your plot for your immediate family, provided that you consider your neighbours and do not spoil their enjoyment of their plot. Unless there is a local agreement allowing dogs on your site, you must not bring dogs into the allotment site, whether or not on a lead.

Can I have a fire on my allotment?

Allotment bonfire guidelines

light your bonfire at an appropriate time of day with weather conditions that will cause minimal inconvenience to your neighbours. Avoid weekends and bank holidays. do not light a bonfire if your neighbours have washing out to dry, windows open or are enjoying their gardens.

How can I make my allotment look nice?

What is the best base for a shed on an allotment?

The shed base is key to the longevity of your allotment shed. Typically, shed bases can be constructed from concrete, paving slabs or timber. If you do not have a shed base and your shed is placed on wet ground it will warp and rot over time.

What is the average size of an allotment plot?

An allotment is traditionally measured in rods (perches or poles), an old measurement dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. 10 poles is the accepted size of an allotment, the equivalent of 250 square metres or about the size of a doubles tennis court.