BALGA manages two allotment sites in Baldock: Clothall Road and North Road. Both sites have full plots (10 poles/approx. 250sq metres), half plots (5 poles/approx. 125sq metres) and quarter plots (2.5 poles/63sq metres).
The National Society advises that the size of a full plot is the equivalent to a doubles size tennis court.
The rent on our allotments is as follows:
Full plot – £114 per annum
Half plot – £57 per annum
Quarter plot – £30 per annum
Raised Bed – £10 per annum
Concessions are available to tenants in receipt of certain benefits and to those tenants over 60 years of age.
In addition, tenants must pay their annual BALGA membership fee of £6.
New tenants are required to pay a deposit of £35 (£15 for a quarter plot) at the start of their tenancy. This is refundable at the end of their tenancy if the plot is left in as good as (or better) condition as when it was taken on.
Note: Now that our sites are full we have imposed a notional boundary of approx. a 3 mile radius around Baldock for accepting new allotment tenants.
CLOTHALL ROAD ALLOTMENT SITE
This site is situated on Wallington Road in Baldock, opposite Tapps Garden Centre. The site was originally set up as 60 full plots but many plots have since been sub-divided into half plots. The land is owned by Herts County Council, who lease it to North Herts District Council, who in turn lease it to BALGA. The site is fully fenced but individual plots are not fenced. There is no vehicle access to the site, except for delivery of horse manure and brown bin compost. Parking is possible along Wallington Road.
The water supply at the site includes a ring main around the perimeter of the site and a total of 18 dipping tanks and taps.
Plot availability as at 30/10/24:
7 x half plots
2 x quarter plots
Our Clothall Road site has a short waiting list in operation.However, they may be looking for a specific plot, so we do have a number of plots available.
Please complete our plot enquiry form (link below) to register your interest in a plot at this site.
NORTH ROAD ALLOTMENT SITE
This site is situated off North Road in Baldock and is approached down a track opposite and just past Salisbury Road. It is surrounded by Ivel Springs Local Nature Reserve. The site is Statutory Allotment Land owned by North Herts District Council and leased directly to BALGA. The main site is fenced and most tenants also have their own fencing around their plots to protect them from the local wildlife. The fenced area was originally laid out as about 70 full plots, many of which have now been sub-divided. There is vehicle access to the site together with a track giving access to some parts of the site. There is a concrete pad for the storage of horse manure and brown bin compost.
Water is supplied via water troughs with hose connection possible.
A map of the plot layout can be seen here: North Road Plan
Plot availability as at 23/10/24:
8 x half plots
Our North Road site has a short waiting list in operation. However, they may be looking for a specific plot, so we do have a number of plots available. Please complete our plot enquiry form (link below) to register your interest in a plot at this site.
Balga North Road
If you would like to know more or to register your interest in renting a plot, please complete the form HERE or call 07523 185106 and one of our site representatives will be in touch to arrange a site visit so you can view the plots available.