{"id":288,"date":"2025-01-18T14:12:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T14:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/?page_id=288"},"modified":"2026-06-17T09:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:17:26","slug":"allotments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/index.php\/allotments\/","title":{"rendered":"Allotments"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"288\" class=\"elementor elementor-288\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f591f4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f591f4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47cf476 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47cf476\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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questions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e89e5fc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e89e5fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bad80c6 elementor-skin-carousel elementor-arrows-yes elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-media-carousel\" data-id=\"bad80c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7958c28 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7958c28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3169fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3169fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Allotment Locations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e08dcd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e08dcd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Chilton Town Council has three allotment locations across the town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28cdad1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28cdad1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab7214d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab7214d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47edfdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47edfdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Hambleton Way<\/h3><p>Hambleton Way 1 (to the left of Joe\u2019s Field): HW \u2013 18 plots<\/p><p>Hambleton Way 2 (to the right of Joe\u2019s Field): HW \u2013 20 plots<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3c43f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f3c43f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec5d77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ec5d77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Prospect Terrace<\/h3><p>Prospect Terrace (\u201cL\u201d shaped site opposite Prospect Terrace): PT \u2013 58 plots<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39f1fbd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39f1fbd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa23208 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa23208\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>West Chilton Terrace<\/h3><p>West Chilton Terrace 1 (North of the bypass): WCT \u2013 81 plots<\/p><p>West Chilton Terrace 2 (South of the bypass): WCT \u2013 43 plots<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c233c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60c233c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246fefe e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"246fefe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caab75e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caab75e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"what-is-an-allotment\">Allotments<\/h2><p>An allotment is a designated piece of land rented by individuals, often from local authorities or private landlords, for cultivating fruits, vegetables, herbs, and sometimes flowers.<\/p><h3>Key features of allotments<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Community gardening:<\/strong>\u00a0allotments are part of larger shared spaces, enabling individuals or families to cultivate their own plots while fostering a sense of community.<\/li><li><strong>Self-sustainability:<\/strong>\u00a0they promote sustainable living by allowing people to grow their own fresh produce, reducing reliance on store-bought goods.<\/li><li><strong>Traditional measurement:<\/strong>\u00a0allotments are traditionally measured in rods, also known as perches or poles, a system dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.<\/li><li><strong>10 poles<\/strong>\u00a0is the accepted size of a standard allotment.<\/li><li>This is equivalent to\u00a0<strong>250 square metres<\/strong>, about half the size of a doubles tennis court.<\/li><li><strong>Additional uses:<\/strong>\u00a0in some cases, allotments can also be used for keeping hens or rabbits, with proper permission.<\/li><\/ul><p>Allotments are valued for their ability to promote outdoor activity, support biodiversity and provide a peaceful escape from urban life. They encourage community bonding, environmental responsibility and the joy of cultivating your own fresh, organic produce.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d40b0f9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d40b0f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e405343 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e405343\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488f262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"488f262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"allotment-information\">Allotment information<\/h2><p class=\"lead\">Allotments are an exciting way to engage in community gardening. Here is everything you need to know.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3ab05b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c3ab05b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-157bd33 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"157bd33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f60189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f60189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Allotments overview<\/h3><p>Allotments are parcels of land designated for individual or communal cultivation.<\/p><p>They provide space for growing fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs.<\/p><p>They foster community spirit, promote sustainable living and provide a peaceful escape from urban life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b6e77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74b6e77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. Working in partnership with the Town Council<\/h3><p>The Town Council manages allotments, collaborates with residents, allocates plots and ensures fair practices.<\/p><p>Together, we create a thriving gardening community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f463730 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f463730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. Application process<\/h3><p>Express your interest by completing an application form.<\/p><p>Specify your plot preferences and submit the form to the Town Council.<\/p><p>Upon approval, you will receive your own space to nurture and cultivate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-451c344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"451c344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. Benefits of allotments<\/h3><p><strong>Fresh produce:<\/strong>\u00a0grow your own organic fruits and vegetables.<\/p><p><strong>Health and well-being:<\/strong>\u00a0gardening is therapeutic and keeps you active.<\/p><p><strong>Community bonding:<\/strong>\u00a0meet fellow gardeners, exchange tips and share harvests.<\/p><p><strong>Environmental impact:<\/strong>\u00a0allotments contribute to biodiversity and reduce food miles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3658be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3658be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. Next steps<\/h3><p>Reach out to your Town Council for the allotment application form.<\/p><p>Explore the National Allotment Society for additional resources and guidance.<\/p><h3><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thenas.org.uk\/\">Visit the National Allotment Society<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c62f12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c62f12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83a8c14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83a8c14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-360d0af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"360d0af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"handbook\">Allotment handbook<\/h2><p>The Allotment Handbook for Chilton is an essential document that should be read alongside your tenancy agreement. It provides comprehensive details on the rules and regulations governing allotments in the area.<\/p><p>The handbook covers site specifics, tenancy guidelines, general site rules, health and safety measures, and regulations regarding structures and livestock.<\/p><p>Every allotment tenant will be issued with a copy of the handbook when they take on an allotment, and updates will be issued as required.<\/p><p><a class=\"button-link\" href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Handbook-Amended-Dec-2025-Joint-Tenant-section-amended.pdf\">Download Allotment Handbook (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e474c26 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e474c26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e9811 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3e9811\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a5813b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a5813b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"about-our-allotments\">About our allotments<\/h2><p>To rent a plot, applicants must:<\/p><ul><li>Be a resident of Chilton.<\/li><li>Have lived in Chilton for at least 6 months.<\/li><li>Be over the age of 18 years old.<\/li><\/ul><p>We are committed to working closely with tenants to provide an appropriate and satisfactory allotment service.<\/p><p>If you are interested in renting an allotment:<\/p><ul><li>Complete the Allotment Application Form below.<\/li><li>Alternatively, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk<\/a>\u00a0to get a form emailed.<\/li><li>Forms are also available from the Town Council office.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"note\"><p>Contact email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk<\/a><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8ead7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b8ead7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d76e4c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d76e4c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdfce3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdfce3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"forms\">Forms<\/h2><p>To apply for an allotment or related permissions, please complete the following forms:<\/p><ul class=\"resource-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/3xVm2UnhdHi6pbzz9\">Allotment Application Form<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/vgGksJbCdRqaEn7J7\">Application to Keep Hens and Rabbits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Application-to-Keep-hens-or-Rabbits.pdf\">Application to Keep Hens and Rabbits (PDF)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/gwt1rbtvdeUmVZWX9\">Application to Erect a Structure Form<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Permission-to-erect-a-structure.pdf\">Application to Erect a Structure Form (PDF)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e4d51c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e4d51c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab59916 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab59916\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac9e2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ac9e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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data-id=\"abee4eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c196461 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c196461\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05857c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05857c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"policies\">Policies<\/h2><p>Check our allotment policies and procedures.<\/p><ul class=\"resource-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Allotment-Inspection-Policy.pdf\">Allotment Inspection Policy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rodenticide-Procedures-for-Tenants.pdf\">Rodenticide Procedures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Beekeeping-Procedures.pdf\">Bee Keeping Procedures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Asbestos-Policy-2025.pdf\">Asbestos on Allotments Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ec255 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28ec255\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66b1bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b66b1bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa1344c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa1344c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"faqs\">Chilton Town Council Allotment FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><h3>Who is eligible to rent an allotment?<\/h3><ul><li>You must be at least 18 years old.<\/li><li>You must be a Chilton resident who has lived in the area for at least 6 months.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>How do I apply for an allotment?<\/h3><ul><li>Complete the online Allotment Application Form above.<\/li><li>Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk\">info@chiltondurham-tc.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/li><li>Copies of the form are also available from the Town Council office.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>What is the size of an allotment plot?<\/h3><p>Allotments are traditionally measured as 10 poles, equivalent to 250 square metres, about the size of a doubles tennis court.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>What can I grow on my allotment?<\/h3><p>You can grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and ornamental plants.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>Can I keep hens or rabbits on my allotment?<\/h3><p>Yes, but you must submit an Application to Keep Hens and Rabbits form to the Allotments Committee for approval first.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>How do I maintain my allotment?<\/h3><ul><li>Regular weeding.<\/li><li>Monitoring for signs of plant diseases.<\/li><li>Consider creating raised beds for better drainage and organisation.<\/li><li>Group crops with similar water and sunlight requirements together.<\/li><li>Keep the allotment weed-free and in good condition.<\/li><li>Avoid using the allotment for business activities.<\/li><li>Do not cause nuisance or annoyance to other allotment owners.<\/li><li>Do not obstruct paths on and between allotments.<\/li><li>Do not build any structures without written consent from the Town Council.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>Can I share my allotment?<\/h3><ul><li>Yes, you can share your allotment by submitting an Application for Joint Tenant form.<\/li><li>Any joint tenant must meet the eligibility criteria above.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"faq\"><h3>Where can I find more information about allotments?<\/h3><p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thenas.org.uk\/\">National Allotment Society<\/a>\u00a0or contact the Town Council directly for guidance and resources.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac1382a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac1382a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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