Plans for a new allotment site in Wymondham have taken another significant step forward, with WAA finalising a comprehensive Planning Justification Statement. This will accompany the formal planning application, which the town council are expected to submit shortly.

What we have done in the statement is to demonstrate how the proposed allotment site aligns with key national and local planning policies, including the National Planning Policy Framework, the Greater Norwich Local Plan, the Wymondham Area Action Plan, and the South Norfolk Climate, Environment and Biodiversity Delivery Plan 2025–2028.

We've also launched a new community Facebook group, Wymondham Growers, to bring together residents, gardening enthusiasts, and supporters of our campaign to deliver allotment provision for the town.

The Facebook page showcases memories of the old allotments, what people have been up to without their allotments, and our hopes for the new allotments. We’ll be cherrypicking the best advice from other allotment sites – and anything we find amusing!

Above all, it’ll make the case for the local demand for allotments and how they will deliver long-term environmental, social, and health benefits for the wider Wymondham community.

As we all know, allotments provide far more than space to grow fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers. They promote healthier lifestyles, improve mental wellbeing, encourage sustainable living, enhance biodiversity and reduce food miles. As importantly, they create valuable opportunities for people of all ages to learn new skills, connect with each other, and strengthen community relationships.

A campaign spokesperson said:

"The proposed allotment site represents an investment in Wymondham's future. It will create a valuable community asset that will benefit residents for generations to come. Allotments offer much more than opportunities to grow food—they improve health and wellbeing, support biodiversity, encourage sustainable living, and bring communities together. We encourage everyone who shares this vision to join the Wymondham Growers Facebook group and help demonstrate the strong local support for this important project."

Residents, local businesses, schools, community organisations, and anyone with an interest in gardening, sustainability, biodiversity, or protecting green spaces are encouraged to join the Wymondham Growers Facebook group and become part of the campaign.