READY TO APPLY FOR YOUR ALLOTMENT PLOT?
Allotment life is a gateway to a simpler, more rewarding way of living.
Picture yourself tending to vibrant rows of vegetables, fragrant herbs, and blooming flowers, all while soaking up the fresh air and gentle hum of nature. An allotment is more than just a patch of land—it’s a community where neighbors swap tips, share surplus harvests, and celebrate the joys of growing your own food.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, renting a plot offers the perfect escape from the hustle of daily life, letting you reconnect with the earth and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your hard work flourish.
Ready to grow your own little piece of paradise?
here's what to do to get your own plot
Visit Clapham Allotment site (entrance from the High Street) or email clapham.allotments@outlook.com
You can download the Plot Application Form at the bottom of this page OR collect an application form from our Trading Hut on-site at the allotments. It's open Saturday or Sunday morning during the growing season
Please provide us with all your contact details details including a phone number so we can contact you to arrange plot viewing.
Please include any relevant experience and/or special access requirements you may have.
Return the completed form to the Clapham Allotment Association either by attaching it to an email to clapham.allotments@outlook.com or you can drop off your application at the Trading hut (Letterbox available if hut is closed)
The Association will contact you to acknowledge receipt of your application and we will arrange a viewing for you at a mutually convenient date.
As soon as a suitable plot is identified, you will be asked to complete a tenancy agreement and you will be given details on how to pay your rent.
Payment can be made in cash or by bank transfer. Unfortunately we don't have card payment facilities.
Anyone taking on a new plot is asked to pay a deposit of £25.00. This amount will be returned to you on surrender of your plot in good condition. Interest will not accrue on the £25 which must be paid in cash, A formal receipt will be issued. Should your plot not be in good order at the time of surrender, the £25 deposit will not be returned to you but will be used as a contribution to the cost of making good the plot for future re-hire.
You will also be given a copy of the Terms and Conditions of plot rental to which you must adhere at all times.
As soon as your allotment is assigned and payment has been received, you'll be ready to start growing and become part of our thriving allotment community.
For any questions or if you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Clapham Allotment Association at the email at the bottom of this page.
Happy growing!.
HOW BIG IS A PLOT ?
At Clapham Allotments, our plot sizes are:
Standard plot 5 poles (25 x 5 metres), providing ample space to grow your own produce.
Micro plot 2.5 poles (12.5 x 5 metres), if you'd like to start on a smaller scale
Plot rental fees are set and reviewed annually by Clapham Parish Council.
When you first apply for a plot, you'll be allocated a single plot to get started. After successfully gardening for six months, you can apply for another plot to expand your allotment.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ?
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 £4 per pole / £20 per standard 5-pole plot
1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 - £5 per pole / £25 per standard 5-pole plot
1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 - £5 per pole / £12.50 per micro plot
