Written application and permission from the Committee are required to construct a new or replace an existing temporary structure on your plot.

• A plot may have a single shed, polytunnel, greenhouse or henhouse.
• Sheds are generally made of timber or recycled metal and should not exceed a 6’x8’ footprint or 4.5 sq. m.  Sheds are for storing hand tools, pots and other gardening goods and should not be used as a ‘garden room’. 
• Sheds made from block or brick are more permanent, requiring approval from Oxford City Council and are prohibited.

Written application and permission from the Committee are required to construct or replace a 2^nd temporary structure on your plot.  Plots shall not have more than 2 temporary structures.

• The total footprint of all existing and proposed temporary structures shall not exceed 15 sq.m. for a 10-pole plot or 8 sq. m for a 5-pole plot.

Written application and permission from the Committee are required to construct or replace a henhouse.

• Henhouses are subject to additional rules and certificates. See Rules Section 9, Livestock and Pets.

All written applications for temporary structures should be discussed and made to the Field Secretary in the first instance or the Secretary.

Temporary structure applications should have

• a general plot diagram, approximate location of existing and proposed temporary structures
• an acknowledgement that you have discussed the placement with the adjacent plots, particularly regarding sunlight and that neighboring plots concur with the placement.
• The Committee will approve or deny the application within ten days of receipt.

Storage of petrol, oil, liquid gas (petroleum and butane) and other such flammable and combustible liquids on your plot is strictly prohibited by OCC and TTACIC.