Allotments

• 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
• WAITING LISTS - Please be aware the majority of sites will have a waiting list.
• We have closed applications to the following allotment sites due to a high number of applications: Wheatley Strawberry Island, Bentley Arthur Street, Highfields (Grange) Great North Road and Intake Sandall Beat
• Some sites invite you to make applications in person eg Mexborough, at the allotment hut on Herbert Street (Saturday 9am-12pm), Bentley, at the hut on Watchhouse Lane (Saturday 10am-12pm), Broomhouse Lane, at the hut Asda entrance (Sat 10am-12pm) 
• to add your name to the waiting list for 1 or 2 sites, fill in the application form below:

• Allotment Waiting List Application Form

Or contact the Allotments Office:

• email: allotments@doncaster.gov.uk
• tel: 01302 736000 (customer services)

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.

• tenancies cost £13.36 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

 

How to pay your bills:

There are several different methods of how a sales invoice can be paid that are listed on the back of the invoice. If you need help or support, please contact Accounts Receivable on 01302 735443. 

You can pay online by following this link and entering your 8-digit invoice number into the account number field - http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/paymentsonline

Please note: Allotment officers are unable to take your payment

Please ensure your contact information is current, including your name, address, phone number, and email. You can update your details by calling 01302 736000, emailing allotments@doncaster.gov.uk or by completing the Change of Customer Details form

You can terminate your tenancy at any time by contacting the council or your site secretary.

You will need to complete this PLOT TERMINATION form

If this is not possible, you can:

- Call 01302 736000 who will take your information
- Email allotments@doncaster.gov.uk
- Post a letter to 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.

Water guidance factsheet

Download (54KB - DOC)

Allotments Policy - City of Doncaster Council 2023

Download (863KB - PDF)

Direct managed sites garden fires advice sheet

Download (53KB - DOC)

Sample Tenancy Agreement

Download (216KB - PDF)

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.

It is a legal government requirement that you must register all birds with Animal and Plant Health Agency within 30 days of acquiring them and update information annually. 

Bird Flu Advice -please follow link to govt. website

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.

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

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

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.