Allotments and the Law
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Ashford's Local Plan lays out the guidelines Ashford has set up to control development.
Allotments are defined in section 6.29. This is the nearest you will get to an acknowledgement that the council recognises that the sites are protected for perpetuity. The implication of this statement is that allotment [and other green space] is unlikely to be sold or if it is sold then some alternative provision will be required to be applied.
Pay attention to paragraphs 8.2 8.6 8.8 which set out statements for maintenance and management.
Allotments are defined in section 6.29. This is the nearest you will get to an acknowledgement that the council recognises that the sites are protected for perpetuity. The implication of this statement is that allotment [and other green space] is unlikely to be sold or if it is sold then some alternative provision will be required to be applied.
Pay attention to paragraphs 8.2 8.6 8.8 which set out statements for maintenance and management.
The law on allotments - a house of Commons note for MPs
The contract which you sign when you take on an allotment. Breaking the terms of the contract may mean you can be evicted from your plot. If in doubt about any element, contact Eileen Law, the allotments officer, at eileen.law@ashford.gove.uk
