Watford Borough Council

Please note: you can only rent one of Watford's allotment plots if you pay your Council Tax to Watford Borough Council.  If you are unsure whether you qualify, please contact the Community Services department on 01923 278333 or use the email address at the bottom of the page.

Where are the sites?

How much does an allotment cost?
Currently the cost for a 5 pole plot is £11 per year. Phone us on tel: 01923 278333 for details about concessionary rates.

What facilities are there?
All sites have water tanks, some have toilets and also trading huts where you can purchase reasonably priced seeds and sundries. You need permission from us to put up a shed. Fencing is not allowed.

How do I rent an allotment?

• Call us on tel: 01923 278333 to get an application form, or click here to download one;  
• Complete the form and return it to us to go on the waiting list for your chosen site (we suggest you choose the one closest to your home, but please be aware that small sites have longer waiting lists);
• When a plot is available, we will send you an offer letter (please keep us informed of any change of contact details);
• Once you have confirmed that you still want to have a plot, we will arrange for you to view the available plot(s) with the site supervisor;
• Finally, when you have agreed your plot, you need to complete a tenancy agreement, and then you will receive the key to the allotment site.

Watford’s allotment sites also provide a refuge for wildlife, including a number of species that are now scarce in Hertfordshire. Over 500 native trees have been planted on our allotment sites. New ponds are also being built which encourage species that are the allotment holders’ friends.

Organic cultivation is strongly encouraged by the Council, which has designated organic growing areas on some sites. Use of peat is discouraged as peat extraction damages the environment and is not necessary for a healthy allotment. Watford Borough Council is a 'peat-free' Council.