Allotments
Who can have an allotment?
Anyone who lives in the Vale of Glamorgan can apply for a plot
on any of our allotment sites.
What can you use the
allotments for?
As long as the plot is properly maintained and cultivated, we're
happy!
You can use the plot to grow vegetables or flowers and even to
keep hens (but not cockerels) and other limited livestock.
If you wish to keep any livestock you must contact us to gain
permission (please see contact details at the bottom of this
page).
Where are the allotments in the
Vale?
Barry
Merthyr Dyfan Allotments, Slade Road.
New Beggarswell Allotments, Severn Av.
Old Pencoedtre Allotments, Dyfnallt Road.
Palmerston Allotments, Palmerston Road.
Slaughterhouse Allotments, Court Road.
St. Pauls Allotment, Montgomery Road.
Weston Hill Allotments, Wilfred Street.
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Cowbridge
Aberthin Road Allotments, Aberthin Road, Cowbridge.
Rhoose
Ceri Road Allotments, Ceri Road, Rhoose.
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How big are the
plots?
Most plots cover 250 square yards. If such a large area seems
rather daunting, you can request half a plot and we can split a
normal plot into two, for you to share with someone else. This will
also halve the annual fee for the plot.
How much does a
plot cost?
On average, a plot costs about £25 a year. If you take on just
half a plot we will also halve the annual fee. Our Aberthin Road
site in Cowbridge has a different rate for historical reasons.
State pensioners receive a 20 percent discount.
How long does it usually take to
get a plot?
Waiting times depend on the site, and could last a matter of
months or even years. It depends on the length of the waiting list
for that site, and the turnover of available plots. When you
contact us about a specific site we should be able to give you a
better indication of the expected waiting time. Once weve received
your request to be added to the waiting list you will receive
confirmation from us that you have been included.
Occasionally we may be able to offer you a more challenging plot
if you are willing to take on some hard work!
Who can I contact to report a
problem with a plot? (e.g. poor maintenance)
We try to inspect all plots once a month to make sure theyre
being properly maintained but please contact us if you do spot a
problem
Contact Us
Phone: 029 20673000
Email: allotments@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
If there is an ongoing problem with the maintenance of a plot,
the eviction process can take up to three months and we must then
return the plot to its former state for the next person on our
waiting list.