Small areas of land can be used to grow your own fruit and vegetables or raising other plants . Although not as fashionable as they once were allotments can be an environmentally friendly way of growing your own fruit and vegetables. Colchester council has a total of 18 allotment sites and though many of them are full some sites have vacancies.
It has been estimated that you can grow enough fresh food for a year from a plot just 3 square metres.
You will probably make friends, learn about gardening, be able to share tools and plants and receive advice and support from other allotment holders but you may want to consider sharing one with a neighbour or friend to start of with.
However, there are not always allotments nearby or you may wish to use land for other purposes such as storage etc. If you are looking for land you can register your needs by sending me an e-mail and if you have land or buildings that are not being used you can register its availability also.
What type of land can be registered here?
Large gardens which you can no longer look after.
Little used yards or parking spaces
Unused garages or sheds
Unused rooms you could let
Flats above your shop
Outbuildings and farm buildings
Shop selling space
We can all help each other and the environment by making use of our under used assets. They can be available for short or long term. Lets get this land back into use.
Land & Buildings Available
Where |
Space available | Restrictions | Period Available | Contact Details |
Land & Buildings Wanted
| Where | Space wanted | Requirements | Period Available | Contact Details |
| Colchester Area | Yard or old farm buildings to store reclaimed building materials. Prepared to pay a nominal rent. | Access for lorry, preferably available to sell items. | Now and for next year. | via this site |