Allotments

We manage over 3,000 allotment plots on over 70 sites, including some plots designed for disabled people (wheelchair and non-wheelchair users) with raised beds. We can also create accessible plots at some sites when needed.

Allotments are a good way of producing healthy fruit and vegetables at a relatively low cost, and you can produce them organically.

2025 review of allotment policies and regulations

We've reviewed our Allotment Policy, and we'll be writing to all of our allotment tenants to make them aware of the changes. The updated policy is available on this page.

Vacant allotments

We currently have no allotment sites with immediate vacancies - please contact us for information on waiting lists.

Avian Flu

There are new rules for allotment tenants with chickens from October 2022.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced new measures in light of the spread of Avian Flu.

Please follow the guidance at GOV.UK: Avian influenza: Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain.

Avian Flu guidance

Lyme disease

This rare disease is spread by ticks found in grassy and wooded areas. You can visit the link below to find out more about risks, symptoms and treatment.

Find out about Lyme disease

Fires

Fires are not permitted from 1 May to 30 September. If you see a fire on an allotment during this time, please contact the allotment office immediately.

Charges and payments

The charge for an allotment depends on the size of the plot and whether the allotment site has a water supply.

Plot Size up to 100m²

rent: £32.85
water: £17.70
total: £50.55

Plot Size up to 200m²

rent: £66.86
water: £36.34
total: £103.20

Plot Size up to 300m²

rent: £96.16
water: £49.27
total: £145.45

Plot Size 301m² or above

rent: £143.10
water: £60.93
total: £204.05

If your site does not have a water mains supply you will only be charged for rent.

Concessions

A 75% concession for those in receipt of:

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 and 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

A 25% concession for all full time students, which includes those at college, university and those completing a Masters degree or PhD.

A 25% age-related concession can be claimed by tenants who reach state pension age on or before 1 April 2023.

If you receive Council Tax or Housing Benefit, we can check this on your behalf but you will need to email us with your consent to carry out this check.

For any other benefits, you will need to provide evidence for these as we will not be able to check them ourselves. Evidence can be in the form of screenshots, provided that we can see your name, address and benefits details clearly.

Things to consider before you apply

Having an allotment can be extremely rewarding, however, it is also a substantial commitment.

New allotment holders find that they quickly develop new skills and knowledge, and many plot holders see the development of their allotment as part of a positive lifestyle. However, there are a few things to think about before you get your first plot:

health and physical ability
time commitment
size of your plot
learning what to do and when
motivation

Apply for an allotment

You can only apply for one site. If you apply for more than one site, only your first application will be considered.

Apply for an allotment

Find an allotment plot

View the map of allotment plots across Sheffield.

We have recently experienced a huge surge in demand. Many of our waiting lists are currently longer than usual. If you are keen to get a plot quickly and your nearest site has a long waiting list, it may be beneficial to consider other sites.

All figures given are as a guide only. The exact figures change constantly.

Allotment sites where pigeons are allowed

Pigeon keeping is allowed at:

Heeley Common
Manor Pigeon (lofts provided on certain plots)
Shirecliffe
Hollinsend
Mauncer Drive
Victoria Road

Mauncer Drive is the only site that is exclusively for pigeon keeping.

Private allotment sites

There are a number of privately managed allotment sites in Sheffield:

Beighton (Orchard Lane): Alan Fergus 07957 682986
Brightside: Mr Brown 0114 243 6588
Ecclesfield: Simon Athey 0114 246 9003
Ecclesfield: Mr S Cooper 0114 246 1744 or email cooper560@btopenworld.com
Gleadless: Ian Turner 07414 475262
Oughtibridge: Liz Hewett auntyloopy@talktalk.net
Stannington: Woodland View Allotment Society woodlandviewallotment@gmail.com

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.

List of allotment societies in Sheffield