Apply for an allotment from the council, pricing and concessions.
When we process your application your position on your chosen waiting list will be based on your original application date, so this will not affect when you're allocated a plot.
Plots only become available when existing tenants either:
This turnover is not constant.
We cannot accurately estimate when you'll receive a plot on the site you've chosen. The average wait for a plot is around 3 years.
We'll contact all applicants over this period to inform them when their applications have been processed.
If you want to apply for an allotment, you’ll need to join the waiting list. For this, there's a one-off administration fee of £20.70.
For more information about why there's an administration fee, visit the Brighton & Hove Allotment Federation.
You can apply for an allotment if you:
Currently, plots are charged at 40 pence per square metre, for example:
| Type of plot | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half plot | 125 square metres approx. | £49.50 per year |
| Whole Plot | 250 square metres approx. | £99.00 per year |
There is also an annual administration fee of £27.50 per individual plot holder, regardless of plot size.
You can apply for an allotment free of charge, and receive 25% off your yearly rent and an exemption from the annual administration fee if you:
If you're 60 years of age or over, you only need to provide proof of age once. After that, we’ll automatically apply your concession.
You'll need to provide one of the following documents:
Send this to us:
Send or email an accompanying letter including your:
If you want to apply for student or benefit reduction, you need to re-apply each year.
Submit your proof before invoices are sent out in September. You won't receive a backdated refund if you submit proof after invoices are issued.
You can find out your waiting list position 3 weeks after you've reserved a plot.