Worthing allotments general information
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About allotments in Worthing
There are eight allotment sites in Worthing. Any resident living within the borough of Worthing aged over 18 may apply to rent an allotment plot. Sites are spread across the borough and plots are of varying sizes.
There are just over 1,000 plots and the average size of a plot is 5 square rods (1 square rod is approximately 126 square metres).
Worthing Allotment Management (WAM)
Worthing Allotment Management (WAM) was formed by the tenants of West Tarring allotments who volunteered to take control of the running and management of the allotment site and approached Worthing Borough Council with a plan.
Since October 2013 the allotments at West Tarring ceased to be run by the council and the tenants elected a committee to run and manage the allotments.
In October 2015, WAM, which expanded in size and formed a bigger group, took over seven of the eight allotment sites following a vote by all tenants in Worthing who had a chance to vote on whether to stay managed by the council or follow the WAM model at West Tarring.
The framework that WAM and Worthing Borough Council work to, is a service level agreement (SLA) drawn up to allow a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.
All the allotment land continues to be owned by Worthing Borough Council.
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Humber Avenue Community Allotments (HACA)
Humber Avenue Community Allotments (HACA) was formed by the tenants of Humber Avenue allotments who volunteered to take control of the running and management of the allotment site and approached Worthing Borough Council with a plan. Since October 2021 the allotments at Humber Avenue ceased to be run by the council and the tenants elected a committee to run and manage the allotments.
The framework that HACA and Worthing Borough Council work to, is a service level agreement (SLA) drawn up to allow a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.
All the allotment land continues to be owned by Worthing Borough Council.
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What to do if you want an allotment in Worthing
Whichever site you wish to rent an allotment at, you will need to enquire about availability and join their waiting list. You be notified when plots become available and will be invited to view the allotment plot. If you want to rent that plot, you will need to complete an allotment rental agreement form. Once accepted you will then be issued with a key to the allotment site and will receive a copy of the rules and conditions which you will need to agree to follow.
Apply for an allotment at the Humber Avenue site in Worthing
Humber Avenue allotment is managed by Humber Avenue Community Allotments (HACA) and you must apply to their waiting list:
Apply for an allotment at any of the other sites in Worthing
All other Worthing allotment sites, except for Humber Avenue, are managed by Worthing Allotment Management (WAM) and you must apply to their waiting list:
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Using your personal information
Personal information which you supply to us may be used in a number of ways:
- to provide you with an allotment and manage your tenancy; retaining your personal data supplied on both paper and electronic records
- for statistical analysis
- for fraud prevention
- for audit and debt collection
We will not disclose any information to any company or organisation outside Adur District Council or Worthing Borough Council except to help prevent fraud, or if required to do so by law.
For further information on how your information is used, how we maintain the security of your information, and your rights to access information we hold on you, please contact the councils at:
Access to Information Team (Data Protection),
Adur & Worthing Councils,
Worthing Town Hall,
Chapel Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
BN11 1HA
Email: information.officer@adur-worthing.gov.uk
See also: Data protection
Page last updated: 17 April 2025