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Find out about allotments in your area and how you can get one.

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We have responsibility for four allotment sites within Torbay which are managed for us by SWISCo. All other allotment sites around Torbay are managed by Brixham Town Council or Allotment Associations.

Torquay

The following sites are managed by SWISCo on our behalf. To report a problem or for more information about one of these sites please contact SWISCo on 01803 701310.

  • Sherwell Valley
  • Hartop Road
  • Ben Venue

The following site is managed by Torquay Allotment Holders Co-operative Association Ltd so you should contact them to report a problem or for more information about these sites.

  • South Parks

The following site is managed by Quinta Viewpoint Allotments so you should contact them to report a problem or for more information about these sites.

  • Quinta

The following sites are managed by Riviera Allotment Association so you should contact them to report a problem or for more information about these sites.

  • Beechfield Avenue
  • Stantaway

Paignton

Clennon Valley allotment site is managed by Clennon Valley Allotment Association. To discuss any issues or for more information about this site please email CVAAsecretary@mail.com.

York Road allotment site is managed by York Road Allotment Association. To report a problem or for more information about this site please call any of the below numbers:

The following sites are managed by Paignton Home Garden and Allotment Society Opens in a new window so you should contact them to report a problem or for more information about these sites.

  • Derrell Road
  • Oakleigh St Michaels
  • Lower Penns

Brixham

Stoney Park is managed by Stoney Park (Brixham) Allotment Association.

The following sites are managed by Brixham Town Council Opens in a new window. To report a problem or for more information about one of these sites please contact 01803 859678.

  • Dixons Land
  • Wall Park
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Drew Street

Applications

Allotments in Torbay are available to all members of the public and are becoming increasingly popular.

The allotments managed by SWISCo have waiting times of around two to three years (longer on some sites). If you would like to place your name on the waiting list please complete and return the form to SWISCo.

  Download allotment waiting list registration form

Annual charges

Allotments (Annual Charge) VAT Rate OS Current 2025/26 Current 2026/27 Category
Per 25 Square Metre with water £6.40 £6.62 Subsidised
Per 25 Square Metre without water £4.02 £4.16 Subsidised
Tool Lockers - Sherwell Valley £3.77 £3.90 Subsidised
Half Plot No water average 50m2 £20.00 Subsidised
Full Plot No water average 250m2 £40.00 Subsidised
Tool Lockers - Sherwell Valley included in plot cost
This page was last updated on 24/08/2026 11:15:21

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