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Allotments

There is currently a waiting list of between 3-6 years to get a plot and over 300 people on the waiting list. The length of time people wait depends on how specific they have been about where they want the plot - they don't come free very often. Allotment garden

To overcome this long waiting time, we're splitting larger vacant plots into a number of smaller plots and being more pro-active about dealing with non-cultivation by plot-holders. We're also looking at setting up new allotment sites and hoping this will reduce the waiting time, but can't guarantee this.

We've just over 200 allotment plots across 25 sites that we manage directly. We also have 10 self-managed allotment sites with their own Allotment Society, who manage their own waiting lists. On an allotment you can:

  • Grow fruit and vegetables
  • Keep chickens, ducks and pigeons*
  • Keep bees*
  • Grow a limited amount of cut flowers

Items marked with an * indicate that permission is granted on a site by site and plot by plot basis as not all locations are suitable.

The best time to visit your local allotment site is Sunday morning when there is a possibility that plot holders will be around and can help you with any questions.

Apply for a council allotment

Fill in the form to add your name to the waiting list. If your circumstances change while you are waiting, please use the same form to let us know.

Your details
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Allotment details
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Is there any other information you think we need to know to help you get the right allotment? Tell us things like disability requirements or if you want to keep livestock.
Some allotments get overgrown before they become available. Are you willing to clear an overgrown allotment or do you need the site to be cleared?

Join the Self-managed Allotment Site Society waiting lists

As well as going on the council allotment waiting list, you may also wish to contact the Self-Managed Allotment Site Society to join their waiting list too. 

Location  Name Contact details

Langley Community Leisure Garden (Latrigg Crescent)

Sue Smith

status4u@live.co.uk

Bamford Road Allotment, Heywood

 

bamfordroadallotment@gmx.com

Heywood Rd, Castleton

Les Matthews

0781 0408128

Coptrod (Bury Rd, Mitchell Hey, Rochdale centre)

Frank Healey

f.healey@btconnect.com

Three Pitts (Whitegates Rd, Middleton)

Jim Reeves

jim.reeves@talktalk.net

Valley Road, Middleton

Maureen Glynn

maureen.glynn@sky.com 
   Nat Rutter natbury@aol.com

Wrigley Brook (Wolsey St), Heywood

Ron Cowgill

ronniecowgill30@msn.com

Moss Row (Norden) (MRCAS)

S Campbell

Moss Row Community Allotment Society website
Boarshaw T&R Allotments  S Fitton 0161 6430821

John Lee Fold, Middleton

 B Stringer 0161 6437821

Contact

Environmental Management
Green Lane
Heywood OL10 2DY
(Postal address only)

Helpline: 0845 226 1800
Email: environmental.management@rochdale.gov.uk