The scheme aims to support residents, property owners and
local groups in carrying out small scale works to
enhance conservation areas within the Borough. Approved works
will be those which enhance the character and appearance of the
particular conservation area.
Grants of up to £2000 are currently available in all 28
conservation areas throughout the Borough.
What are grants available for?
- The removal of non-original windows and doors and their
replacement with traditional painted timber styles.
- The restoration and repair of existing traditional sliding sash
windows.
- The repair or reinstatement of other traditional features such
as railings, chimneys, garden walls and other decorative external
features.
- Tree and hedge planting.
- Providing or reinstating historic or sympathetic paving or
landscaping.
- Undertaking environmental improvements to sites.
- Preparing development briefs for vacant buildings and
sites.
What the grants can't be used for
- General repair work to a property
- Work to the rear of properties
- Internal work to properties
- Works required as part of a planning approval or enforcement
action
How much is available?
The levels of grant indicated below are maximum levels and need not
apply to all applications.
- Grants of up to 50% to a maximum of £2000 will be given for
enforcement works which are deemed as eligible under the
scheme.
- Grants of up to 75% to a maximum of £2000 are available for the
repair and/or renovation of existing traditional features or
buildings.
- Grants of up to 50% to a maximum of £1000 for planting trees,
orchards and hedgerows.
- Grants of up to 75% to a maximum of £1000 will be available for
providing professional reports/studies relating to a
site/building.
- No property or building may receive a grant, under the scheme,
of more than £2000.
How to apply
For more details on how to apply and find details on the grant
schemes, the following documents are available for download: