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Article: Allotment request

Berneslai Homes manage a small number of allotments for rent and keep a waiting list for these allotments. These are located in:

• Bly Road, Darfield
• Fitwilliam Streeet, Elsecar
• King Street/Cherry Tree Steet, Hoyland

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Neighbourhood Services also manage a greater number of allotment sites.

Can I apply for an allotment?

Anyone who lives within one mile from the boundary for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council can apply to rent an allotment. The access to a small number of allotment sites is restricted and this affects the eligibility of applicants for these sites.

How do I get an allotment?

You can apply to rent an allotment from Berneslai Homes by completing an application form.

You can download an Allotment Request Application Form.  Alternatively you can get a form from your local Barnsley Connects Office or e-mail us at Homeseeker@berneslaihomes.co.uk  and we will post a form to you.

If there is a waiting list we will let the next available allotment in order of date of application.

What happens if I do not pay my rent for the allotment?

If your account remains in arrears for 40 days or more we will give you a notice that tells you after 4 weeks the Council can re-enter the allotment and terminate your tenancy.

If we need to carryout works to make the allotment lettable the costs for the work will be recharged.

How do I end my tenancy of an allotment?

You have to give us 12 months notice or longer in writing.

Your notice must expire on or before the 6th of April or the 29th September.

How can the Council end my tenancy of an allotment?

The Council can end your tenancy by giving you 12 months notice or longer, in writing on or before the 6th April or the 29th September in any year.

The Council can re-enter the site at anytime in the event of you being declared bankrupt.

The Council can re-enter the site if the named tenant dies.

The Council can re-enter the site after it has served a 4 weeks notice for rent arrears, or for a breach of tenancy condition or if the tenant becomes a resident in an area that is more than a one mile from the boundary of Barnsley MBC.

How much will renting an allotment cost?

Allotment rent depends on location and site. For more information contact your local Barnsley Connects Office . The Council will send you a bill once a year to be paid on 1st February. 

How do I apply for an allotment?

Application forms are available from your local  Barnsley Connects Office. Barnsley Connects can also advise you of other council owned allotments not managed by Berneslai Homes.