Become A Plotholder

Cultivating an allotment is one of the most satisfying hobbies there is. The opportunity to work the land and harvest and eat produce has given pleasure since time immemorial – but it is not an easy job. Time and application are needed in equal measure and it is not a fair weather occupation: please bear this in mind when taking on a plot.

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Wandsworth residents over the age of 18 may lease an allotment.

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​​​You may not lease a plot on more than one allotment site in Wandsworth. If you take a plot on one of our sites you agree to give up any other allotment sites in the borough.

No household may lease more than 5 rods in total.

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We do have a waiting list. Applications are dealt with in strict chronological order.

Whilst you are on the waiting list, you can join the RGS as an associate member, and enjoy access to our store and other benefits.

​When you take on an allotment you sign a tenancy agreement with RGS and Enable (Wandsworth Borough Council). You also join the RGS as a full member and agree to abide by the rules of the RGS.
 

There are clear policies on how we manage allotment issues. There are some shared responsibilites on the sites, for instance each plot holder must help to maintain the grass paths. There are also reasonable requirements for what can be grown, for keeping bees or chickens and size restrictions for trees and sheds. Please do take time to read these documents.

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Costs are made up of the allotment rental costs, the annual membership fee and other charges, such as for water and insurance. Click for a full breakdown of costs.

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Starting an allotment can be a daunting process, but there will be help and advice from other members, and much enjoyment in the results. Most of the things you need can be bought in our store.