Allotment Rules

In this section

  1. Allotment Rules
  2. Tenancies, Vacant Allotments and Allocations
  3. Rent
  4. Cultivation and use of allotment gardens
  5. Hoses, Fires and Restrictions
  6. Tenants must not
  7. Tenants must ensure
  8. Dogs, Livestock and Bees
  9. Non-tenants and children
  10. Trees
  11. Sheds, Buildings and Other Structures
  12. Boundaries, Paths and Perimeter Maintenance
  13. Notice Boards and Advertisements
  14. Inspection and Tenant Disputes
  15. Harassment
  16. Enforcement Procedure
  17. Termination of tenancy
  18. Service of Notices
  19. Interpretation and Repeal

Trees

a) Tenants must not cut or prune any trees adjoining the allotment garden without prior permission from the council. This does not affect the routine pruning of the tenant’s own trees and boundary hedges on the allotment garden.

b) A maximum of 6 dwarf fruit trees are allowed per plot allotment garden, subject to prior written permission from the council, which must be kept in good condition. No other trees may be planted. You may be liable for the cost of removal if the trees are not well maintained.

c) In cases of orchards prior written permission must be given by the council in order to plant more than 6 dwarf fruit trees on a single allotment garden.

d) Prior to pruning or felling of a tree, checks must be undertaken to see if the tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order.  If the tree is the subject of a Tree Preservation Order then the appropriate procedure and any necessary permission must be obtained.