Council run allotments

Where can I rent an allotment?

Cunningdale Allotments

 Dew Pond Lane, Fairfield, Buxton SK17 7LF

• 87 plots with a waiting list
• Mains water and limited parking on site

Jordan Street Allotments

Jordan Street, Glossop SK13 8QG

• 10 plots with a long waiting list
• No mains water

How much is an allotment?

The yearly rent for a full size plot is £70.00, a half size plot is £50.00.

Rent is payable annually in April or May unless other arrangements have been made.

Only High Peak residents can apply for an allotment and due to demand only one application is allowed per household. 

How do I apply for an allotment?

Please read our Terms and conditions (PDF, 184 KB) (opens new window) before completing an application form.
You will be contacted when a plot becomes available at the site you have selected.

We have produced an allotment handbook (PDF, 3 MB) (opens new window) as a guide for anyone who rent one of our allotments. It covers the basics to get you started, health and safety issues, sheds, livestock you are allowed to keep and other important rules and regulations.