Getting an allotment as a newbie, or waiting?

That plot looks like a manageable size. Like Freddy says take it easy. I've had mine since august and still have tons of work to do. I do 2 hours once or twice a week when I can and it's amazing how quickly things can change.

Check my thread out on my plots working progress.
http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/threads/my-allotments-work-in-progress.70482/