Surrey Heath Borough Council has opened the waiting list for new garden plots at the former Princess Royal Barracks site in Deepcut, Camberley, giving nearby families space to grow their own food.
The allotments are being provided as part of the Mindenhurst development on the former barracks site. An occupation restriction limits eligibility to residents living within a one-mile radius to ensure the space benefits those most affected by the long-term construction; the restriction was set as part of the planning process by Surrey Heath Borough Council.
The Mindenhurst project, led by developer Skanska, aims to turn the old military site into a village with new homes and green spaces. Construction of the allotment plots was completed in late 2025, and the council expects residents to start planting in spring 2026.
The new allotments are intended to provide a community space for neighbours to garden together and promote sustainable living. According to council planning records, the allotments are among the final elements of the local improvements promised for the area.
Residents who want to join the waiting list should email the council’s Leisure Services Team at [email protected]; address verification will be required to confirm eligibility under the one-mile rule. Recent BBC reporting notes that other infrastructure for the redevelopment — including an approved sports pavilion — has been progressed as the site reaches its final stages.
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