Apply

If you wish to apply for an allotment plot on a site administered by us, the Hotwells & District Allotments Association, please first read these important points:

1. We can only allocate plots to those that live in the area served by Bristol City Council as shown in this map. Regrettably we cannot accept applications from outside this area.
   
   
2. Cultivating an allotment plot will mean hard work, at least initially. Unless you’re very lucky, most plots on takeover will inevitably look a bit like a small jungle. The secret is to work the plot a little and often.
   
   
3. You must be prepared to commit 5 to 6 hours a week on average over the year.
   
   
4. How much will it cost? We only offer Very Small (£22 per year) or Small (£40 per year) per year (1st October to 30th September). That’s about 77p per week for a small plot. The initial rental is charged pro-rata. In addition you will be asked to pay a one-off charge for either a whole shed (£60) or a shared shed (£30) and a yearly subscription of £3 to the National Allotment Society (NAS).
   
   
5. How long will I have to wait to get a plot? Most of our sites have a slow turnover, so you may find yourself waiting up between 6 and 24 months depending on site.
   
   
6. The Allotment Acts as reflected in our tenancy agreement mean that you cannot use your allotment for commercial means, i.e. selling on veg/herbs and other produce etc. (Tenancy Agreement 2nd Schedule Clause 2).
   
   
7. The tenancy agreement is for one person only (the plot holder). We do not offer joint ownership of a plot.
   
   
8. During your tenancy, the plot remains the property of the Association.