We manage 3,000 allotments over 70 sites, including plots designed for disabled people (wheelchair and non-wheelchair users).
We also have a number of accessible plots with raised beds available at some sites and we can create accessible plots when needed.
Allotments are a good way of producing healthy fruit and vegetables at a relatively low cost, and you can produce them organically if you want to.
What do you want to do?
Sheffield Allotments 2019 Calendar
Our Sheffield Allotments 2019 calendar is finally here and available to purchase. For further information please contact us on 0114 2500500 or email parksandcountryside@sheffield.gov.uk.
The winning photographs were taken by:
- Mr Frank Smith, Sharrard Road Allotments
- Mrs Sharon Ashton, Burncross Road Allotments
- Mr Robert Lord, Rustlings Road Allotments
- Firth Park Community Allotments, Brushes Allotments
- Mrs Doreen Skipper, Moss Way Allotments
- Miss Lisa Fowler, Moss Way Allotments
- Ms Anna Gregoriou, Meersbrook Allotments
- Mr Richard Taylor, Mickley Lane Allotments
- Mr David Cowley, Norton St Pauls Allotments
- Mr Stephen Winbolt, Finchwell Road Allotments
- Dr Cathy Davis, Harris Road Allotments
Concessions claim window
Once again there is a claim window for those eligible to claim a concession on their allotment charges. The claim window is now open and runs until Friday 15 March 2019. If you wish to claim a concession you must provide us with current proof of your entitlement (dated within the last 3 months, or awarded for a fixed period which has not yet elapsed) before this date.
If you don't have proof, please do not wait until near to the deadline to try to obtain it. This may result in you being unable to claim your concession.
If you fail to claim your concession you will need to pay full rent for your plot. You can only claim a concession on one plot.
You won't need to claim your concession again if you:
- are already claiming the senior citizen discount
- have already provided proof that you are receiving of a benefit which clearly states that it has been awarded for life. ‘Indefinite’ does not constitute ‘for life’
- have already provided proof that you are receiving of a benefit which clearly states that it has been awarded for a fixed period which has not yet elapsed
- are part of a community group already in receipt of a concession
If you are unsure whether you need to provide proof, please check with us.
Available Concessions
Universal Credit is gradually being rolled out to replace a number of different benefits. We currently accept it as one of the criteria for claiming a concession. This may be reviewed in the future.
There is a 75% concession for those in receipt of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Income support
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Support
- Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Working Tax Credit with NHS tax credit exemption certificate (we will need to see your award letter and your NHS tax credit exemption certificate)
- Employment & Support Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance/PIP/Attendance Allowance
- Disabled Person’s Bus Pass
- Blue Badge
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
- Medical Exemption Certificate
- Pension Credit Guarantee
- War Disablement Pension
- Carer’s Allowance*
All full time students can claim a 25% discount (including those at college, University, and those completing a Master's degree or PhD). Previously a 75% concession was available, but only to students with a full student loan entitlement.
There is also a 25% age-related concession that can be claimed by tenants who reach state pension age on or before the 1 April 2019. Previously the age-related concession was available to anyone aged 60+. The concession will not be removed from those who have already claimed it.
*Carer’s Allowance has been added to the list of criteria.
Direct Debits
Letters have been sent out to all Customers including a Direct Debit form. This needs filling in and returning before Friday 15 March 2019 if you wish to pay your invoice in this way.
Apply for an allotment
Please note:
You can only apply for one site.
Allotment societies
Many allotment sites in Sheffield have their own society. Allotment societies often bring benefits to an allotment site such as reduced price seed for tenants, opportunities to meet and share knowledge with other tenants, plant swaps, fundraising and events.
Community Allotments
Community allotments offer individuals a chance to get involved in growing their own fruit and vegetables in a supportive community environment. Many of the projects are aimed at people who may have particular support needs or difficulty in accessing an allotment plot of their own.