Commercial Conversion Assistance

Purpose

To increase the supply of accommodation available for rent by enabling redundant or void non-residential accommodation to be converted for residential use.

Eligibility

All non-residential property capable of providing satisfactory living accommodation subject to any necessary Planning consents and Building Regulation Approval.

Eligible Works

All works necessary to provide self-contained units of accommodation complying fully with current Building Regulations.

The Assistance

Owners:

50% of the cost of eligible works subject to a maximum grant of £12,000 per unit of accommodation provided and accompanied by a 5 year availability for letting condition

OR

75% of the cost of eligible works subject to a maximum grant of £12,000 per unit of accommodation provided and accompanied by a 10 year availability for letting condition.

Grant Conditions pdf.18kb)

Further Help

If you are interested in making an application for a Commercial Conversion Assistance Grant, please click on the link below.  You can make an initial enquiry by telephone or on-line.  A Housing Officer will then contact you for an initial assessment and will help you with an application if you qualify for Assistance.

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