Allotments

Cars

Most sites have a parking area - cars should not be parked on plots or paths except when making a delivery.

Inspections

Three inspections a year are carried out to ensure that plots are being cultivated appropriately. A maximum of three letters will be sent to plot holders in the event of non cultivation.

In the event that this has not resolved the issue, the tenancy will cease, and the plot will revert to the Council.

Livestock

Subject to agreement with the council and certain conditions, plot holders can keep chickens and bees.

Manure

On some sites manure is available by arrangement with fellow plot holders or the steward.

Sheds and greenhouses

At most sites, subject to certain conditions and with written permission from the council, tenants are allowed to erect a shed and/or a greenhouse on their plot. Sheds can be no larger than 6'x4' and greenhouses no larger than 6' x 8'. Greenhouses must be polycarbonate glazed.

Site security

All sites have gates that are locked with padlock and chain. All tenants are issued with a key. 

Site management

All sites are managed by staff employed by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. The council also appoints a volunteer steward for most sites.

Sites with plots for tenants with disabilities

Batts Hill, Holly Lane and Wiggie Lane allotment sites have plots that are designed for plot holders that are elderly and/or have a disability. These are in the form of raised beds; they have access all round and are at an easily accessible height.

Watering

• all sites have shared taps located around the site and some taps also have water tanks
• the water is turned off during winter to prevent frozen or burst pipes - it is normally turned back on in April each year
• tenants can provide water storage containers on their plot