Council plans to close allotments in Teddington

Richmond Council has just submitted a planning application (PA25/3013) for change of use of the Shacklegate Lane allotments for future use to extend the cemetery.

The allotments are one of few open spaces in Teddington and have been enjoyed for around 100 years.

In recent years the Council has allowed the space to be run down and has prevented new applicants from taking over the unused plots.

The Council wish to take over the site for burials and they estimate that that it will be used up in about 30 years.

The Council's own data indicates that there is a much unmet demand for allotments - there is a long waiting list for plots (around 3,500 requests).

The loss of the Shacklegate Lane will mean that current holders may be offered alternative plots elsewhere, but the Council haven't considered the needs of holders and the value of having such a valuable local space nearby.

If you care about the retention of this allotment space and its protection for current and future residents then please have your say by going to the planning website and searching for application PA25/3013.

Please note that the closing date for comments is 2 October 2025.

24th September 2025