Allotments

Lymm Parish Council has nearly one hundred allotment plots spread over four sites.

The two main ones are Sow Brook and Star Lane, with smaller provision at Elms Farm and Ashcroft Road.

Sow Brook Allotments has over 40 plots and is situated near the playing fields off Lymmhay Lane, adjacent to the Trans Pennine Trail.

Star Lane Allotments in Statham (opposite Albany Road) is another large site with over 40 plots.

Both the above sites are secure and have mains water provision.

Elms Farm Allotments is situated off John Road and backs onto the Bridgewater Canal. It offers 15 plots.

Ashcroft Road Allotments is a small site with only 5 plots, tucked away from sight behind Sandy Lane.

There is a very long waiting list for allotments, 88 applicants as at September 2023. We are currently allocating after 40 months wait. If you would like to be added please email your full name, address and contact phone number to . We are only accepting applicants resident in the parish.

Plot charges from 2023 onwards

The Parish Council has reviewed its provision of allotments and the investment plan for improving the facilities across all four sites. With a long waiting list for allotments, the Parish Council has decided that allotments should gradually move to no longer being subsidised by the Parish Precept.  As a result of this review, it has been decided that from January 2023, in line with other Parish Councils, Lymm Parish Council will charge for allotments by size rather than a flat fee. Charges will rise annually until the average charge is in line with other Parish Councils. The estimated rent per square metre for the next 4 years is anticipated to be, subject to inflation:

The Parish Council will continue, in line with National Allotment Society practice, to provide a 50% concessionary discount on up to 20% of plots up to 250 sq metres in size.

The objective of the policy is to move to allotment holders covering the full cost with the Parish Council continuing to service the plots including the provision of water taps, security and notice boards.

The full report and all plot sizes can be downloaded from the attachments section below.

Further information on allotments:
National Allotment Society    www.nsalg.org.uk
Allotment Garden www.allotment-garden.org.uk

Lymm Growers is a collective group of our plot holders that have membership of the National Allotment Society. As a member of Lymm Growers you can benefit from the NSALG member’s area, forum, quarterly magazine issues (online), NSALG discounted King’s Seeds shop and early bird discounted group seed orders in September/October.

New members are always welcome to join at £6 per annum.

If you would like to join, please email Kaitlyn your name, home address with postcode, phone number, site and plot number.