[littlesprouts]

Hello everyone!

I'm not sure if this is in the right place but I have a question. We've taken on a new plot a few weeks ago, very overgrown and unloved but we're getting there. The plot to the left of us was also overgrown and unloved and has been taken on by a lovely family.

We don't currently have a fence between the two which we wanted to get up asap as we have a toddler but the plot next to us has a greenhouse on it and for some reason the door has been put on the side facing my allotment and the greenhouse is right against where the fence will go. They want us to give up a small part of our plot so they can get in and out of it. I've said yes this is fine as the allotment secretary said one foot but now I'm worried about how much they're going to want as I don't think one foot is really big enough for them to get in and out comfortably. I have anxiety and struggle to stand up for myself. It also means our fence won't be straight or we will need to use more fence posts to make an area for them to get in.

Am I doing the right thing? Is it possible for them to move the door to the other side? I've never built a greenhouse so I'm not sure how much work it will take. I want to stay on good terms with them and they seem like really nice people but I don't want to be taken advantage of.

Thanks!

[Goosegirl]

Best thing I can think of is to go back to the allotment sec and see what she advises.

[DanielCoffey]

It should be possible to get the greenhouse turned, especially since the entrance does not face the owner's plot. With enough bodies and a cup of tea, it might be doable.

[mrs bouquet]

You might very nicely explain also that you are worried about your toddler and the glass, so it would be preferable for you to have a straight fence.   I am sure they will understand that.   Good luck,  Mrs Bouquet

[Mr Dog]

Pointing out that you expect like a rent reduction as your plot would be smaller might also galvanise action from the plot secretary. Also check the site rules as buildings/structures often have to be a minimum distance from boundaries - 3ft on my site.

[jaydig]

Perhaps you could explain to your plot neighbour that, having looked at the situation, it would be more awkward and expensive than you had thought to divert your fence to accommodate their greenhouse, but that if they would like help to move either the door or the greenhouse to a more suitable position on their plot, then you are more than willing to help them to relocate it.
This would seem to be a more sensible solution as the greenhouse is, after all, on their plot, and it really isn't your problem that whoever built it put it in an awkward position.  Offering to help them rectify the problem should hopefully avoid any bad feelings.

[snowdrops]

Is it maybe that you are both expected to have a path between your plots & that since there is no path they or someone else positioned the greenhouse to maximise space on the other plot? As said by previous poster it actually isn’t your problem. I would certainly go back to the person who let you the plot & see what they have to say about it.

[Stewarty]

I'm a bit bemused by the idea of a fence between plots on an allotment site. Will you be attempting to construct a fence all around your plot?  Seems a lot of work, for the period until your child is old enough to cope with the environment....?

[grinling]

I had a 5 and 3 year old when I had an allotment, I had a wendy house for them and they would stay to the main path,or help another plotholder, or make mudballs!!
I still have the wendy house and they are a lot older.