In April 2005, the Council secured funding for a two year programme of grants to help restore business and residential premises in Northgate and High Northgate between the town centre and North Road Railway Station. This scheme supersedes the HERS grant scheme, which ceased in March 2005.
The annual budget of £200,000 is being used mainly to help owners carry out building repairs in character, re-instate architectural features and improve shop fronts. By the end of the scheme 15 or more buildings will have been improved, and the character and appearance of this important 'gateway' into Darlington will have been lifted significantly.
A brief guide to the scheme is presented in the following brochure, which can be viewed or downloaded:
The scheme ends to grant offers on 31st March 2007 and no further applications will be accepted after this date. Grants funds are currently still available for structural repairs, repair of period features or reinstatement of features in keeping with the historic character of this conservation area.
For more information, please use one of the following contact points:
| E-mail: |
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planning.projects@darlington.gov.uk |
| Telephone: |
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01325 388604 |
| Fax: |
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01325 388616 |
| Write to: |
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Conservation Officer, Regeneration Division, Chief Executive's Department, Town Hall, Darlington, DL1 5QT. |
| Personal visit: |
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Customer Service Centre in the Town Hall, during office hours. Please make an appointment beforehand. |
SEE ALSO: Town Centre Shop Front Grant Scheme | Conservation Areas
This Scheme closed on 31st March 2008
Last updated - 08/11/2007