§ Mr. LoveTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what statutory provisions apply to allotment holders what support and advice his Department provides; and if he will make a statement. [144490]
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§ Ms Beverley HughesThe main provisions that apply to holders of statutory allotments are contained in the Allotments Act 1922 in respect of security of tenure for allotment holders; the Allotments Act 1925 in respect of the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of allotments; and the Allotments Act 1950 in respect of arrangements for collecting rent and the termination of tenancies.
The Government will shortly issue for consultation a revised draft of planning policy guidance note 17 on sports and recreation. The guidance will provide advice to local planning authorities on assessing local needs for open spaces including allotments, and for encouraging new provision where there are deficiencies. My Department is supporting research commissioned by the Local Government Association to prepare and disseminate good practice guidance on the management of allotments. My Department is also preparing a general guide for allotment holders.