[craynerd]

Hello,
I'm new to the forums and new to allotments. In the last week I got my first small plot and I am slightly confused as to what to make of the "construction" at the far end of my plot. It is quite narrow, flagged floor, concrete and part brick dwarf wall with glass windows and a corrugated roof. Many of the windows are smashed, it isn't very tall and the layout inside is to me quite strange (but then I'm new to allotments and greenhouses) .... There is a tiny 1 foot wife path down the back end length of the building but then the rest of it is raised by about 2 foot, to create a large raised area (but this covers most of the area so not sure how you would arrange things on it as it is so wide with little room to stand up on it).

There is a picture I've attached of the outside and I will do my best to take a picture of the inside ASAP.

Are these type of buildings common on other allotments - seems to be some form of a hand built/bodged building!

I was told by the chairman today that I can do what I want in terms of restoration/reasonable modification or alternatively I can rip it down and put up a greenhouse or shed.

In terms of what I need - I'd like a small greenhouse area  for plants but also a none glass/wood blocked in area for secure tool storage. I'm pretty good with building (built my loft conversion and a porch at home) so I'm tempted to remodel it. My wife however wants it pulled  down.

In all honesty, it is not my greatest concern as I have plenty more to do BUT if I am going to rip it down, I may as well do it now and make tip runs while I tidy the rest of the plot.

Any help or advice appreciated,

Chris

[craynerd]

Sorry mods - new to the forum. Can you move this to the more suitable sub-forum. Just noticed this is the wrong one.

[MickyB]

........... There is a tiny 1 foot wife path down the back end length of the building, Chris

A 1 foot wife path? Mine would have to be at least 3 foot. 

If the building is not going to be suitable for your needs then I would say rip the sucker down and start again but salvage whatever material you can - the glass would come in handy for cold frames etc.

[gavinjconway]

Where does the sun shine from? It looks like it has the raised wall / bench to put pots etc.. like in a greenhouse. It does look a bit ramshackled but I'd keep it for the first year while you dig and prepare the plot which is the main first and foremost thing to be done.. Then see how the hut look in the summer with regards to sunshine etc. and make a decision then. You may find it just needs a bit of tlc to get it suitable to use as a GH..

[davejg]

My guess would be a tomato house, pots on the front staging. Or a cover for an indoor grape but i would think you would seethe stems in there.