At the Lister Drive Allotments Association AGM held in September 2025, members voted to give the committee authority to create a Vehicles and Parking policy. We are now inviting members to review our proposed policy and give us your feedback.
This is a consultation. This means the committee will read members feedback and consider if any changes should be made, however, it will be for the committee to agree and set the policy.
A copy will be available in the main hall by the toilets and in the shop. To help the committee and make sure your view are heard please use the web form, send an email or write to us.
The consultation will be open for 3 weeks - from 13 April until 4 May.
Lister Drive Allotments is private land and access by vehicle (car or van) is at the discretion of the Lister Drive Allotments Association committee-in-charge ('the committee').
The committee may withdraw permission to bring a vehicle on site from an individual, or anyone associated with a plot temporarily or permanently where they are found to have not followed this policy.
This policy forms part of the Site Rules except where labelled guidance.
Members, guests and authorised contractors may bring vehicles on site when using their allotments, delivering/collecting goods or providing services, at their own risk.
hold a full (not provisional) driving licence issued by the DVLA (England, Scotland and Wales), the Driver & Vehicle Agency (Northern Ireland) or another recognised authority. See if you can drive in Great Britain with a non-UK driving licence Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence (external) on GOV.UK to check.
hold valid motor insurance to drive on UK roads
ensure any vehicle is properly maintained, serviced and holds a valid MOT (if applicable)
ensure they have read and understood the Parking and Vehicles Policy and follow any instructions or signs posted on site
The vehicle owner is solely responsible for their vehicle and its contents while at Lister Drive Allotments. Lister Drive Allotments Association is not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of any vehicle or its contents while on site. The driver is responsible for any injuries or accidents involving their vehicle while on site.
The site speed limit is 5mph.
Priority is given in descending order to pedestrians, cyclists and cars. This means cars or vans must give way to pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicles may use the main paths highlighted on the site map below.
Members and their guests may bring vehicles on site when using their allotments. There are four designated parking areas. These are:
One space in front of the office / next to the community hall.
Three spaces in front of plots 54 - 55
One space next to plot 75
Spaces parallel to the Lister Drive main pathway.
During evening events parking is restricted to the space near to the community hall and office.
Vehicles must not be left overnight without prior written permission from the committee.
Where possible, members should use designated parking areas when loading or unloading, however, you may park next or near to your plot on the designated roads when loading or unloading when necessary. You must move your vehicle as soon as you have finished and remain near your vehicle so that you can move it to provide access to other members or emergency services.
The committee may agree upon application to designate parking space to an individual who has particular needs because of a health condition or disability.
A designated space is issued to an individual and cannot be transferred to another person. It may be agreed on a permanent or temporary basis depending on the individual’s needs. As parking is limited, a designated space will only be granted in exceptional circumstances where the use of general parking does not meet an individuals’ needs.
A designated space will be as close as possible to the individual’s plot however we cannot guarantee that it will be adjacent to the plot. Signage will be installed at the earliest opportunity when a designated space has been allocated.
Designated spaces are as follows:
One space next to Plot 56
Allotment plots should be used for the cultivation of crops and permission to convert part of a plot for parking will generally be refused unless required because of an individual's particular needs.
Members must apply for permission before undertaking any work and agreement must be given in writing. Any parking space must be temporary in construction (no concrete, cement, mortar or hardcore/MOT/crush and run) and must be easily removed and converted back to productive ground.
Plots with parking spaces created before 1 March 2025 may be retained subject to these conditions.
The committee may where necessary restrict access to vehicles - for example during periods of wet weather, deliveries or maintenance and inspections. Where possible the committee will provide notice.