Renting a Garage

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On this page you’ll be able to find out all you need to know about renting a garage from us. You can also fill in an online form to apply for one. You can also download a leaflet which has useful information.

Thank you for your interest in renting a garage or storage space.

We no longer hold waiting lists for garage applicants. Instead, we will advertise garages as they become available. The garages shown on the garage application page are the ones we have available at this time. 

Below is a list of all the areas where we have garages, but if your chosen area is not shown on the application page, please check back periodically for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a Colchester Borough Homes Tenant or leaseholder to get a garage?
No, anyone who lives in the borough can rent a garage from us.
 
How much does it cost?
If you are a Colchester City Council tenant or leaseholder then we will charge you £17.01 per week in areas of high demand for garages. 
 
There is a lower charge of £13.02 per week in areas where the demand is lower. (2023/24).
If you are not a tenant, then we have to charge you 20% VAT rate.
 
What is the best way to pay?
We strongly recommend that you set up a direct debit to pay for your garage, to make sure your account is always in credit.
 
What can I use my garage for?
Garages should normally be used to store your car, but you can use them for other things as long as you don’t cause a nuisance or do anything which is dangerous or illegal. You must not use your garage for carrying out any business or trade unless we give you permission in writing first. You must never store petrol or other flammable substances in the garage.
 
Is there any reason why I might be refused a garage?
If you are a tenant or leaseholder and owe us any money, then we will not consider you for a garage. If you have had a garage with us, but still owe us money, you will also not be considered.
 
What happens if I fall behind on the rent?
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards rent arrears on garages. This means if you fall behind on your payments we will take steps to recover the garage so we can rent it to someone else.
 
How do I end my garage tenancy?

You can end your garage tenancy by giving one week’s notice in writing, using a printable Garage Termination Form, or our online form. All garage tenancies must end on a Monday and you must make sure that the rent is up to date, all the keys are returned and all your belongings are removed.

Can we end your garage tenancy?
Yes. If you do not pay your rent, or if you break the conditions of your garage tenancy, we can give you one week’s notice in writing that we are ending your tenancy. We will charge you if we have to change the locks.
 
 

Find out where the garages are

See below where all the garages are. Check the application page to see which garages we have available to rent

Abberton

Broom Way

Birch

Greenfield Houses
Luard Way

Chappel

Swan Grove

Dutch Quarter

Ken Cooke Court
Taylor Court

Great Tey

Lower Langley

Greenstead

Forest Road
Gardenia Walk
Hawthorn Avenue
Hewes Close
Holborough Close

Greenstead

Rosalind Close
Scarfe Way
Sebastian Close
Sherwood Close
Solway Court

Harwich Road

Compton Road
The Causeway

King George

Berechurch Road
Gurdon Road
Harrison Road
Lord Holland Road
Queen Mary Avenue

Marks Tey

Honeywood Close
Norman Close

New Town

Cannon Street

Prettygate

All Saints Avenue
Holman Crescent
Plume Avenue
The Commons

Shrub End

Duncan Road
Gloucester Avenue
Hazell Avenue
Hedge Drive
Iceni Way

Stanway

Clover Court
Holly Road
New Farm Road
Winstree Road

West Mersea

Grays Close
Windsor Road

Aldham

Hardings Close

Birch Glen

Onslow Crescent
Rockhampton Walk
Sydney Street

Copford

Allendale Drive

Eight Ash Green

Porters Close

Greenstead

Affleck Road
Ariel Close
Ashdown Way
Azalea Court
Buckingham Drive

Greenstead

Honeysuckle Way
Imogen Close
Jessica Close
Laburnum Grove
Macbeth Close

Greenstead

Spruce Avenue
Veronica Walk
Wheeler Close
Willingham Way
Woodcock Close

Highwoods

Highwoods Square

Langham

Hillcrest Cottages

Monkwick

Bardfield Road
Berefield Road
Buxton Road
Byng Court
Finchingfield Way

Old Heath

Fingringhoe Road
Fullers Road
Wick Road

Rowhedge

Donyland Way
Stephen Cranfield Close

Shrub End

John Kent Avenue
Rayner Road
Rutland Avenue
Smallwood Road
Sparling Close

Tiptree

Arnold Villas
Chestnut Way
Thyme Road
Walnut Tree Way
Willow Walk

Wivenhoe

Rosabelle Avenue
Trickett Court

Barnhall

Churchill Way
Ladbrook Drive
Mulberry Avenue

Bridgebrook

Elwes Close

Dedham

Parsonsfield
Forge Cottages

Great Horkesley

Ramparts Close

Greenstead

Buffet Way
Cook Crescent
Dammant Court
Duffield Drive
Elm Crescent

Greenstead

Magnolia Drive
Marigold Close
Othello Close
Primrose Walk
Prospero Close

Greenstead

Woodrow Way

Ipswich Road

Frank Clater Close

Lexden

Christine Close
Nelson Road
New Kiln Road

Monkwick

Middlewick Close
Prince Philip Road
Sage Road
The Parade
Windsor Close

Peldon

The Crescent

Shrub End

Bishop Road
Boadicea Way
Catherine Hunt way
Coats Hutton Road
Daniell Drive

Shrub End

Walnut Tree House
Wolton Road

West Bergholt

Bradbrook Cottages
Mumford Road

Wormingford

Robletts Way

The small print

Click here to read the legal conditions you will be bound by when you agree to rent a garage.

You can end your tenancy by giving one clear week’s notice in writing to the address shown on this form

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