UPKEEP
The Garden Square Trust was established through an Act of Parliament in 1813.
The Act requires every household around the Square to contribute to the upkeep of the Garden by paying an annual charge. This is called the Annual Garden Rate.
The charge is not an access charge. All households, regardless of whether they have a Garden Fob, are required to pay the charge for the upkeep of the Garden.
ACCESS
The Garden is not accessible to the general public.
All residents at 1-40 Dorset Square who are up to date with their Garden Rates can apply for a fob to the Gardens.
What documents do I need to provide in my application?
We require scan copies of the following:
– Photo ID – copy of photo page from passport or other national ID card
– Council tax notice record showing your name and the property address
– If you are a tenant we need a copy of the tenancy agreement
– Signed Fob-holder Undertaking
What are the fees?
A one-off payment of £80 deposit by the fob holder (refundable on return of fob) and proof of fully paid-up garden rates subscription.
Who is responsible for garden rates subscription?
Generally the owner/landlord pays, sometimes through a managing agent. If the tenant pays, the Act gives them the right to deduct the Garden rate paid from their rent. Regardless we cannot issue a fob until garden rates are up to date. If you are not sure that the subscription is paid check with your landlord in the first instance.
How long will it take to get my fob?
The fob management and access are done on a voluntary basis by residents in their spare time so please do not expect anything less than 5 working days for a response to your initial request.
Following that if all the paperwork is received, fob deposit is paid and garden subscription is up to date the fob will be physically handed over as soon as practicably possible. The entire process could take a few weeks so please do not expect immediate access.
I am a neighbour of Dorset Square but not residing at 1-40 Dorset Square so can I get a fob?
No and there are currently no exceptions to this policy.
I have lost my fob - how do I get a replacement?
Contact Us to report the missing fob. A replacement will be provided upon receipt of a new deposit and subject to replacement fob availability by the supplier. You may also be required to resend eligibility documentation.