Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme

The Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme aims to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises within town centres. This scheme incentivises new businesses to occupy vacant premises by lowering entry costs in the form of a range of grants and mentoring opportunities.

  1. What is it?
  2. Who is eligible?
  3. How do I apply?

What is it?

The Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme aims to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises within town centres.  This scheme incentivises new businesses to occupy vacant premises by lowering entry costs in the form of a range of grants and mentoring opportunities. The scheme includes a package of financial and mentoring opportunities for businesses. All the above grants/schemes are subject to individual terms and conditions. 

Who is eligible? 

The Scheme is open to newly established retail businesses setting up within town centres, existing retail businesses relocating or expanding from outside the areas or an existing retail business maintaining their current location and expanding into a new location within the Town Centres.

How do I apply?

If you would like to apply for the scheme and/or get more details concerning the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme, please complete the expression of interest form below:

Expression of interest online form 

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