Structures and property
No greenhouse, polytunnel, shed or storage hut shall be erected on an allotment plot or in an allotment site by a tenant without the prior written consent from the Council who will advise of a suitable location to minimise or eradicate shading to other allotment plots. Caravans are not permitted on any allotment site.
Prior to the erection of a greenhouse, shed or other building / structure, the tenant shall provide construction details to the Council or Association for approval. Details shall include: type of structure; size of structure; height of structure; building materials; location on allotment plot (in order that it shall not result in any adverse affect on neighbouring allotment plots) and any other information considered necessary.
No consent given by the Council shall operate as planning permission, building warrant, or any other approval which the tenant may require from the Council in any of their capacities. The tenant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary planning consents and/or building warrants in respect of the erection of a greenhouse, shed or other building/structure, if applicable.
Tenants are solely responsible for the safety and maintenance of any structure as well as boundary fences on their allotment plots. Tenants are not permitted to plant boundary hedges.
When any structure is to be demolished the tenant shall ensure that all waste materials are removed from the allotment plot and allotment site and disposed of lawfully.
No more than 25% of an allotment plot shall be used for non growing structures such as sheds, seating, storage.
The tenant shall indemnify the Council against all claims and liabilities which may be made against the Council arising directly or indirectly from any breach or non-performance by the tenant of their obligations under the Allotment Agreement or from any act, omission or negligence of the tenant or any person acting expressly or implied with the authority of the tenant in relation to the Plot or so arising from the presence of any of the tenant’s property and from the expenses of proceedings arising therefrom.
The tenant shall insure any greenhouse, shed or other building/structure erected upon their allotment plot against the risk of loss or damage by fire and shall provide a copy of the current Certificate of Insurance to the Council, if asked to do so. The tenant shall be responsible for insuring the contents of the greenhouse, shed or other building/structure, if desired.
The Scottish Borders Council and its employees cannot accept responsibility for any claims, loss or damage which may arise from using this facility, except so far as provided by statute.
Tenants are responsible for the removal of any structures as requested by the Council following the end of a lease. Failure to do so, may result in charges being levied to cover any costs incurred by the Council.