A new system of plot inspections was approved by members at the AGM 2025. The new system means fewer inspections. Instead of every month, they will now take place in April, June and August. There will be a subsequent inspection in October only for those who fail the August inspection.

The criteria for inspections will not change.  the five main criteria are 

1.	More than 25% of the plot is covered in weeds.
2.	Less than 50% of the plot is cultivated.
3.	There is excessive rubbish on the plot.
4.	Paths around the plot are overgrown and/or uneven for passers-by carrying wheelbarrows.
5.	Fruit trees are taller than 3m; or non-fruiting trees are taller than 1.5m.

To aid clarity, photos taken of plots at inspection will be attached to emails. Plot holders have two weeks in which to appeal a failed inspection. Appeals after that time will not be accepted. The email or letter will state the deadline for appeals, e.g. if the email is sent on 7th April then the deadline will be 21st April. There must be serious grounds for an appeal, such as poor health. Ideally, plot holders communicate in advance of any serious medical operation or similar activity which will prevent them from tending to their plots. Many already do so and we are grateful for their communication.

Otherwise, plot holders have two months from the inspection in which to rectify any problems on or around their plot. If the plot fails two consecutive inspections, the plotholder is likely to be evicted.

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