The Castle Point Plan

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Allotments

Do you want to grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables? An allotment may be the thing for you.  Allotment gardening enables you to grow your own fresh fruit and vegetables, get the benefits of fresh air and is a great way to meet new people. 

There are eight sites across the borough, Castle Point Borough Council manage four sites, Canvey Island Town Council manage two and two are run by Allotment Societies.  All of the sites are fenced and have a water supply.  Romsey Road allotment site has its own car park and London Road allotment site has parking available on site for a few vehicles.

 

Site Addresses

Castle Point Borough Council sites are located at:-

  • London Road (Hadleigh)
  • Church Road (Benfleet)
  • Hatley Garden (Benfleet)
  • Romsey Road (Benfleet)

 

Currently we are only accepting people from within Castle Point onto our waiting lists.

To be added to the waiting list for the above sites please make a request.

Allotment request form

Allotment plots are available to all (aged 18 or over).

Please note: There is currently a 2 year waiting list for Romsey Road and London Road allotment sites. 

Due to Church Road and Hatley Gardens being much smaller sites the waiting times for these can be a minimum of 3 years plus.

 

Canvey Island

Sites on Canvey Island are managed by Canvey Island Town Council. Please contact Canvey Island Town Council for more information.

 

Other Allotments

There are also two sites within Castle Point that are managed by Allotment Societies on behalf of the Council.

  • Hadleigh Allotment Society (Rectory Road, Hadleigh)
  • South Downs Allotment Society - Watlington Road Allotment Site (Benfleet)

If you are interested in a plot at either of those sites please contact

 

Allotment Fees

For details on our current fees please email streetscene@castlepoint.gov.uk

 

Plot Sizes

Average plot sizes are

  • Full Plot 90' x 30'
  • Half Plot 45' x 30'

 

Hints and Tips

Castle Point Borough Council has produced an Allotment Holder's Handbook.  This handbook provides information on getting started, planning your plot, crop rotation, and rules of the sites.  Also contained within the handbook is a basic growing guide aimed at helping those who are new to allotment gardening.

 

Useful Contacts

Royal Horticultural Society - Advice from getting started on your allotment through to crowing your crops and how to care for them.

The National Allotment Society - Support, guidance and advice to members and those with an interest in allotment gardening

Allotment & Gardens - Website for all allotment holders, vegetable growers and gardeners. They provide news, information and advice and help for those growing their own fruit and vegetables.