SUTTON CHARITIES

ALLOTMENTS FOR THE LABOURING POOR Rules for the use and maintenance of the allotments

1. The allotments are let solely by the trustees. No sub-letting is allowed under
   any circumstances,

2. Tenants are expected to co-operate with the trustees in keeping the land
   clean and paths alongside each individual allotment tidy. The allotments must
   be kept under cultivation and used for productive purposes.

3. Rent is due and is payable on 1st February for the coming year.

4. No structure of any kind to be erected without the permission of the trustees.
   This includes fencing. Small sheds are allowed for the storage of tools and
   equipment at owners risk, but permission must be obtained first. Greenhouses
   are not allowed.

5. No livestock is permitted, but owners may take a dog with them provided it is
   tethered and kept within their own plot,

6. Hosepipes must not be connected to taps nor the taps left running. The water
   supply is metered and is normally turned off in the winter to prevent frost
   damage,

7. Although there are no restrictions on occasional garden bonfires in the
   Doncaster Council area at present, please be mindful that smoke can be a
   nuisance to other allotment holders and neighbours. Doncaster Council will
   take appropriate action on persistent offenders. If you must have a bonfire
   please make sure that the wind is blowing away from the houses and that it is
   completely out before you leave and not left smouldering. Most plant material
   will compost if it is cut up, or alternatively bag it up and put it in your green bin
   at home.

8. The trustees rule that no hedge will be tolerated except the outer perimeter
   hedge of the total acreage.

9. Only chemicals currently licensed for garden use may be used. Creosote is
   now a banned substance and is therefore not allowed, nor are agricultural
   chemicals under current law. Spraying must only be carried out on calm days
   in order to avoid spray-drift onto adjoining gardens.

10. Small rotavators which are propelled by the rotors and with a power no
    greater than 3.5 h. p, and similar grass mowing equipment may be used
    between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. But do not use noisy
    equipment. Grass on the central driveway is cut by a contractor.

11. Vehicles are not allowed inside the gated area.

12. The trustees can give six months notice to quit to any tenant breaking the
    rules or neglecting their plot.

13. The trustees reserve the right to amend or add to any of the above rules if the
    occasion arises in which it is necessary to do so.

Please remember we have neighbours and keep noise down to a minimum at the roadside.

12th May 2019