Digging for spring: allotments at Great Oaks are being created. Allotment waiting lists are at record highs with Google searches for ‘allotments near me’ surging in recent years. Reaching an average of 99,870 monthly searches according to Google research data.
New allotments are being created for new homeowners
As councils across the UK struggle to meet demand, developments like Great Oaks near Yate are stepping up and integrating dedicated growing spaces into new communities. Seven allotments are being created for the new homeowners at Great Oaks, a development by Newland Homes.
With the arrival of spring at the end of this month, attention is turning to gardening and the growing trend of homegrown produce. Since the pandemic, demand for allotments has continued to rise nationwide. Bristol has one of the longest wait lists for allotments. This makes it the most difficult city to obtain a plot in the UK.
‘Moving to Great Oaks has brought me back to my roots…’
For new Great Oaks resident Mike Ogborne, the opportunity for his own allotment was too good to pass up. “Moving to Great Oaks has brought me back to my roots in an unexpected way” he says. “As a farmer’s son, I grew up around agriculture, and the chance to tend my own allotment was something I couldn’t resist.”
Mike was one of the first to register to be considered for an allotment at Great Oaks and is looking forward to growing his own vegetables and reconnecting with the land. “It’s a place for me to enjoy away from home” he adds.
The allotments are one element of Newland Homes’ strive to enable people to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, while also helping to foster a sense of community. All the new homes at Great Oaks are zero carbon and use renewable energy in place of fossil fuels. The homes come with high levels of insulation, solar panels for electricity generation, air source heat pumps for hot water and heating, and an electric car charging point.
‘Dusty Boots’ tour on Saturday 22 March 2025
Over half of the new zero carbon homes at Great Oaks are now occupied or reserved. Newland Homes is organising a special ‘dusty boots’ tour of the development on Saturday 22 March 2025. People can go behind the scenes to view the homes still under construction.
“Allotments are more than just places to grow food; they offer a sense of belonging, encourage outdoor activity and contribute to food sustainability” said Marcus Evans, Sales & Marketing Director for Newland Homes. “We’re thrilled that our new residents have this opportunity” he continues.
The new homes achieve an EPC ‘A’ rating for both energy efficiency and environmental impact. This makes them the absolute pinnacle of sustainable development and far surpassing the UK’s current building regulations. Indeed, some of the homes at Great Oaks achieve scores above the top possible rating.
Prices start from £390,000 for a three bedroom, semi-detached home. Prospective buyers interested in securing a home and the chance to cultivate their own allotment can book a tailor-made appointment on 01454 537993. Appointments are available daily. For further information and to view the home online please click here or follow Newland Homes on socials @newlandhomes
Google Research Trends: https://gtse.co.uk/blog/research-data-reveals-englands-allotment-lottery-in-2023
Newland Homes Limited is a property developer registered in England and Wales number 2582221.
Registered office: Brighouse Court, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3RT.
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