SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL - ALLOTMENTS

South Dublin County Council has been providing allotment facilities since its establishment in 1994. Allotments have traditionally been provided on land which is not immediately required by the Local Authority for its statutory purposes. South Dublin County Council currently has four allotment sites containing a total of 245 plots.

These sites are based in:

The plots are generally the size of an average back garden with a small number of larger plots at Friarstown. The plots are allocated in accordance with the Allotment Scheme which was adopted by the Elected Members in September 2005.

At present there is a waiting list for all 4 sites which highlights the demand for this type of recreational facility. The Council is considering the extension of the Allotment Scheme to facilitate those on the waiting list.  Allocation of plots in all sites is in accordance with position on waiting lists.

Applicants must be resident in the South Dublin Administrative Area.

The allotments have been improved by the provision of a water supply and parking areas. Some allotments have on-site storage, composting and toilet facilities provided for the convenience of plot holders.

The sites are developing very well and feedback from the plot holders is very positive.

There is provision to increase the number of allotments in the County in the three year Capital Programme, however this is subject to fundin.

To download an application form go to Forms/Publications, Application Forms, Allotment Application Form.

For further information contact, Deirdre Loftus on 4149000 extn 4548 or email: developdept@sdublincoco.ie

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