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Eastleigh Borough Council Allotments

The Council manage 8 allotment sites in Eastleigh:

Boyatt Wood, off St. Catherines Road, Eastleigh.
Burns Close, Eastleigh.
Chestnut Avenue,  Eastleigh.
Lakeside, Eastleigh.
Monks Way, Eastleigh.
Tennyson Road, Eastleigh.
Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh.

Other Allotments:-

Parish Council Allotments in Eastleigh
Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh 
Southampton City Council Allotments

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I rent an allotment?

Telephone the Regeneration & Planning Policy Unit (Asset Management Section) on 023 80 688206 (Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 17:00, Friday 9:00 to 16:00)

Apply on-line completing the on-line Application Form 
Print an Application Form and send to Asset Management Section, Regeneration & Planning Policy Unit,  Eastleigh Borough Council, Civic Offices, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, S050 9YN

Email your enquiry to allotments@eastleigh.gov.uk  

How much does an allotment cost?

The current rent for an allotment is £8 a year per square rod and £4 a year for persons over 60 years of age.   (A rod is approximately 25.29 square metres).

Please Note: There is a one off charge of £30 to cover administration costs.

Is there a Waiting List?

Yes - When you apply, if your chosen plot is not available you will be offered an alternative plot at the same or a nearby site, or if you prefer your details can be entered on a waiting list.

How large is a plot?

Plot sizes are generally 5 or 10 rods. A rod is approximately 25.29 square metres. Many sites have a variety of plot sizes to suit individual requirements.

Do you have information on other sites?

Please view links for information on Parish Council and Southampton City Council allotments.

National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (external Site)

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Council Allotments

Boyatt Wood Allotment Site

61 plot site - St Catherines Road or Addison Road, Boyatt Wood (Facilities Include: Water, Toilet, Stores)

Burns Close  Allotment Site

19 plot site - Burns Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include: Water, Toilet)

Chestnut Avenue  Allotment Site

77 plot site - Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include: Water, Toilet, Communal Store)

Lakeside Allotment Site

75 plot site -  Southampton Road/South Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include:Water, Toilet/Disabled Toilet, Communal Store)

Monks Way Allotment Site

24 plot site -  Monks Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include: Water, Toilet, Communal Store)

Tennyson Road Allotment Site

14 plot site -  Tennyson Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include:  Water, Toilet)

Woodside Avenue Allotment Site

47 plot site - off Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh (Facilities Include: water, toilet, shop and communal store)

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Parish Council Allotments

Parish Council Allotments within the Borough of Eastleigh include:-

Priory Road, Netley Abbey - Hound Parish Council

Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath - Hound Parish Council  

Moorgreen Road, West End - West End Parish Council

Burrow Hill, Off Jockey Lane - Bishopstoke Parish Council

Manor Farm - Bishopstoke Parish Council

Allbrook and Otterbourne Allotments

Broomhill off Boyatt Lane and Lincoln Rise at Pitmore Road sites are managed by Allbrook and North Boyatt Parish Council. Please contact the Allotment Officer, Allbrook Parish Allotments, PO Box 616, EASTLEIGH, SO50 0JP. Email: allbrookparishallotments@gmail.com.

Chandler's Ford Allotments

Eagle Close -  32 plot site.  To the rear of Bournemouth Road/Castle Lane, Chandler's Ford (Facilities Include:  Water, Toilet, Communal Store) (Website)

Ramalley Allotment Site - 34 plot site.  Ramalley Lane, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include:  Water, Toilet) (Website)

Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council manage 23 allotment sites and have published "The Allotments Charter". 

For more information  please contact Southampton City Council, Environment Directorate, (Open Spaces Services), 1st Floor, Municipal Block, Civic Centre, Southampton, S014 7LY - Telephone 023 8083 2204, Fax 023 8023 1384 (Website)

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Burrow Hill Allotment Site

36 plot site - Jockey Lane, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include:   Water, Toilet)

Contact: Clerk to Bishopstoke Parish Council, 2 Old Fromans Farm, Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire, S020 6QD.  Telephone Number: 01794 389220  (Website)

Manor Farm Allotment Site

90 plot site -  Underwood Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, Hampshire (Facilities Include: Water, Toilet, Shop, Stores)

Contact: Clerk to Bishopstoke Parish Council, 2 Old Fromans Farm, Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire, S020 6QD.  Telephone Number: 01794 389220  (Website)

Priory Road Allotment Site, Netley Abbey, Hampshire

Off Priory Road, Netley Abbey, Hampshire.
The Current rent for an allotment is £3.15 a year per square rod. Rents are payable annual from 1st April.
Contact: Clerk to Hound Parish Council, 22 Station Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hants, S031 5AF.  Telephone Number: 023 8045 3732 (Facilities Include: Water) (Website)

Woolston Road Allotment Site, Butlocks Heath, Hampshire

Off Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath,  Hampshire.
The Current rent for an allotment is £3.15 a year per square rod. Rents are payable annual from 1st April.
Contact: Clerk to Hound Parish Council, 22 Station Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hants, S031 5AF.  Telephone Number: 023 8045 3732 (Facilities Include:   Water) (Website)

Moorgreen Road Allotment Site, West End,  Hampshire

Off Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton,  Hampshire.
The Current rent for an allotment is £23 a year per plot. (A rod is approximately 25.29 square metres).  Rents are payable annual from 1st April.
Contact: Clerk to West End Parish Council.  Telephone Number: 023 8046 2371 (Facilities Include: Water, Toilet) (Website)

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