How do I get an allotment in Burley, Leeds, LS4?

If you are wondering how to get an allotment in Leeds this is the 2026 lettings policy for Burley Model Allotments, Lumley Place, Leeds, LS4 2NL

Waiting List

New Tenants 

All new applicants’ names will be maintained on a waiting list managed by the Lettings  Secretary. The waiting list will be kept up to date and may be reviewed at each  committee meeting.  

People will be able to apply to join the waiting list in the following manner:

Completing an application request, available on the website.
By completing an application form available from the hut (open on Saturday  mornings between 10.00a.m. and 11.00a.m. unless otherwise stated).
The Lettings Secretary acknowledges the request, completes an application form  and enters the name and date on the waiting list.
New tenancies will be offered in date order. If the applicant fails to acknowledge  an offer to view a plot or rejects an available plot, they will be removed from the  waiting list.
 If the applicant doesn’t want a plot with a greenhouse, they will remain at the top  of the waiting list until a greenhouse free plot becomes available.   If someone requests that their application be re-instated, they will be added to  the end of the waiting list.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to advise the executive officers or a member of the  committee of any change of circumstances e.g. change of address, contact telephone  number or email address. 

Existing Tenants 

 If a current tenant wishes to extend their plot i.e. move to a larger plot or has  expressed a preference for an additional plot, an application form should be  completed. Preference will be given over non-members on the waiting list, provided their  current plot is worked to a good standard. 

Succession 

Succession is where a tenant dies and a family member, who has helped with the plot,  wishes to take over the tenancy. Succession is not generally permitted. However, where  there are special reasons, the Lettings Secretary may refer the case to the members of  the committee to allow the succession of the tenancy. 

Assignment 

Assignment of tenancies (assignment is where a tenancy may be passed from one person  to another), usually this happens while the tenant is still living. This is normally used  where the plot holder requests to choose who may succeed them.  Assignment is not generally permitted.
However, where there are special reasons such as ill health of the plot holder, they may  wish to pass the plot on to someone who has been helping them. The Lettings Secretary  may then refer the case to the members of the committee to allow the tenancy to be  assigned. Tenancies may only be assigned to a registered helper. 

Plot Helpers 

Plot helpers must be registered with the Membership Secretary. No unregistered helper  will be allowed to be assigned a tenancy (see above). No person can request to be a  helper where the plot holder is known to be giving up the tenancy.
Plot sharing, at times of high demand, means the Lettings Secretary is authorised to  allow applicants to “share” part of a plot with current plot holder(s). In this way, advice  & assistance may be offered to plot holders who are experiencing difficulties or where an  existing plot holder agrees to release part of their plot to help reduce demand.