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Emptying your bladder on the compost heap is not an option for many plot holders, especially with more and more families gardening together.
Popping home to use the facilities is feasible for some, but many of us have to travel some distance to our plots.
However, over the last few years many associations have successfully raised funds to install toilets on their sites.
TYPES AVAILABLE
• Mains ush toilets: require connections to the mains sewers; there will be ongoing costs, charges and possible maintenance issues. The most expensive to install.
• Septic tank ush toilets: easy to install and cheaper than a mains toilet.
• Chemical toilets: can be hired, including a servicing fee for disposing of the waste products.
• Waterless composting toilets: don’t use chemicals or water to take the waste away. There are many different designs on the market and grants are available to assist local societies to install them.
PLANNING PERMISSION
You will need planning permission for a mains toilet or septic tank, and will need to check with your planning authority about whether planning permission is required for a composting toilet.
FINDING FUNDING
• Put your case together: Why do you need the toilet? How will it bene t plot holders and the wider community?
• Research: speak to other sites who may have obtained funding, or search the Big Lottery website for details of previous grants.
• Talk to your local councillor: the council may have grants available and local funding information.
• Plan: a project timeline, resources, and produce a budget.
For more information please see the National Allotment Society Lea ets section on the Allotment Info page of the NAS website.
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