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Introduction

Merton's 18 allotment sites provide a unique outdoor leisure activity for borough residents. The work you put in will help keep you fit and as an extra reward you'll see the weekly shopping bills drop as you produce your own fresh vegetables. 

Apply for an allotment

Anyone who lives in Merton can apply for an allotment plot. Due to the high demand for allotments in Merton, we can no longer accept applications from those living outside the borough and you can only apply to be on one waiting list.

Currently, all of our allotment sites have waiting lists. Waiting lists are closed when the waiting period is five years or more or there are more people waiting than plots available on the site. All waiting lists are reviewed regularly.

Before choosing a site, please check the waiting list to see if your desired site has an open waiting list.

Allotment waiting list

To apply for an allotment please contact us.
The allotment office is open Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm
Tel: 020 3876 8806
Email: slwpallotments@idverde.co.uk
For more information about application see the Allotments protocol and guidelines

Allotment sizes

  • Our allotment sizes range from approximately 125 square metres/ 30ft x 45ft (5 rods) to approximately 250 square metres/ 30ft x 90ft (10 rods). There are smaller plots available on some sites.
  • A rod or perch, as it was also known, equivalent to 25m², was a traditional Saxon land measure and survives in the twentieth century.

Fees and charges

Basic rental fees 

Rent rate (1 October 2021 - 30 September 2022 Charge per 25m²
Standard Allotment Rent £22.44
Concession*
Disabled persons and those aged 60 or over, or not in full time employment. Holders of ES40 or recipients of supplementary benefits.		 £15.81

Water rates

The rate for water for the period 1 October 2021 – 30 September 2022 will be £6.94 per 25 metres squared (1 rod). A 5 rod plot, for example, will be charged £34.70 for a year's supply of water.

* Concessions

Concessions are allowed on a maximum of 250m² (10 rods) per tenant and only apply to London Borough of Merton residents or those working in or attending full time education in the borough. To be eligible for a concession on allotment rent, proof of entitlement must be received no later than 1 September to receive a discount for the coming year commencing 1 October.

Between 1 October - Feb 28/29 tenants will be charged a full year's rent. From March 1– 31 July tenants will be charged for half the rental year. Invoices for allotment rent are due October 1 annually.

Allotment sites

You can find your nearest allotment on the Map of allotment sites in Merton

  • Brooklands Allotments, Brooklands Avenue, London SW18 4RW (View Map)
  • Cannizaro Allotments, off Camp Road, London SW19 4UE (View Map)
  • Cannon Hill Allotments, also known as The Paddock Allotments, off Parkway, London SW20 9HE (View Map)
  • Cottenham Park Allotments, Cambridge Road, West Wimbledon, London SW20 0RW
  • (View Map)
  • Durnsford Allotments. Durnsford Road, Wimbledon SW19 8HQ (View Map)
  • Eastfields Allotments, Eastfields Road, Mitcham, CR4 2LR (View Map)
  • Effra Allotments, Effra Road, Wimbledon SW19 8PA (View Map)
  • Eveline Allotments, Eveline Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HH (View Map)
  • George Hill East and West, Holne Chase, Morden, SM4 5QA (View Map)
  • Haslemere Allotments, Haslemere Avenue, London SW18 4RP (View Map)
  • Havelock Allotments, Havelock Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8HD (View Map)
  • Martin Way East and West Allotments, Martin Way, London SW20 8DG (View Map)
  • New Barns Allotments, New Barns Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LJ (View Map)
  • Phipps Bridge Allotments, Phipps Bridge Road, Colliers Wood, London CR4 5JD
  • (View Map)
  • Tamworth Farm Allotments, also known as Rose Avenue Allotments, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3JY (View Map)
  • Thurleston Allotments, Thurleston Avenue, Morden, SM4 4HW (View Map)
  • Western Road Allotments, Western Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BD (View Map)

Allotment association representatives

Location Contact Person Email Address
Cottenham Park See website www.cpaga.org.uk  
Eveline Road Kevin Jones 07795 521628
Hadley Road   hadleyrca@outlook.com
Brooklands Site Marie Rodda mariejrodda@aol.com
Cannizaro Jessica Lawrence allotment.jessica@gmail.com
Cannon Hill Common (The Paddocks)   paddock.secretary@outlook.com
Durnsford Road Ian Campbell ian.campbell1708@gmail.com
Eastfield Road Terry Bhachu 07956 487849
Effra Road Ita Cahill itacahill@hotmail.co.uk  
George Hill East and West GHA ghaaallotment@gmail.com
Haselmere Avenue No site rep  
Havelock Road Mr Glenn Orton havelockallotments@yahoo.co.uk
Martin Way   maga@allotment.me.uk
Phipps Bridge Road No site rep  
Tamworth Farm   tamworthfarm@gmail.com
Thurleston Avenue No site rep  
Western Road The Committee wrallotments@zohomail.eu

Our aims

  • Provide notice boards on all allotments for posting information relating to the allotment
  • Publish prices of plots on our website and send details each year to our existing tenants.
  • Rent plots to new tenants on a fair and transparent basis and to existing tenants annually.
  • Mark out your plot if it is overgrown and you are unable to distinguish the boundary.
  • Offer a rent free period (in Year 2) if your new plot is overgrown at the time of allocation.
  • Send out annual invoices to be with tenants by 1 October.
  • Ensure that the water supply is turned on every spring and turned off every autumn.
  • Regularly maintain the main site footpaths.
  • Encourage organic gardening to reduce the use of pesticides.
  • Improve access for people with disabilities.
  • Support the development of individual allotment societies.

Protocol and guidelines

These documents summarises how the waiting list operates, and some of your responsibilities as an allotment-holder.

Related websites

Contact us

Tel: 020 3876 8806
Email: slwpallotments@idverde.co.uk