Building Conservation Grant Schemes
The Narrows, Stornoway
The long term protection and enhancement of the historic environment is an important part of the Comhairle’s commitment to this aspect of its heritage. The Comhairle administer grant schemes which operate in the four conservation areas and a scheme that applies to thatched buildings.
Conservation Area Scheme
The Conservation Area grant offers an intervention rate of 50% up to a maximum of £3,000 per application. Details of the scheme and information on eligibility and how to apply can be found in the Conservation Area Grant Guidance Notes (420.6kB) (Opens in a new window or downloads a file).
Before completing an Application Form you are advised to check the eligibility of your project and availability of grant funds. This is also an opportunity to discuss the requirements with the relevant officer. In addition we can often help in sourcing traditional material supplies or details of specialist contractors which can save you time and effort.
Application Forms
Online Conservation Area Application Form
Conservation Area Application Form (PDF) (289.4kB)
Conservation Area Application Form (Word) (28.1kB)
Stornoway Painting Scheme
A separate grant is available for painting buildings in central Stornoway. As the major gateway to the Outer Hebrides it is important to create a good impression for residents and visitors alike.
The scheme is restricted to the Focus Area (271.2kB) (Opens in a new window or downloads a file) of the Conservation Area – essentially the town centre.
The Town House, Stornoway
Essential facts:
- The scheme is directed at assisting the painting of whole facades of buildings.
- There is an intervention rate of 75% up to a maximum of £3,000
- Paint types and colours will be subject to approval.
- In some cases planning consent may be required.
The Stornoway Painting Scheme Guidance Notes (332.1kB) (Opens in a new window or downloads a file) give more details on eligibility and how to apply.
The Application Form can be downloaded but in keeping with advice for other grant schemes we welcome informal discussion on all potential grant applications prior to formal submission of an application. Contacting the appropriate officer to discuss your proposals before completing an application form will help avoid delays with your application.
To discuss your project proposal and for more information on both schemes listed above contact Susan Rabé, Planning Officer, Council Offices, Stornoway. Tel 01851 822690 or email srabe@cne-siar.gov.uk
Application Forms
Online Stornoway Painting Scheme Application Form
Stornoway Painting Scheme Application Form (Word) (32.5kB)
Thatched Buildings Grant Scheme
Thatched buildings, North Uist
A grant is available to assist with the repair of traditional thatched roofs.
This grant is no longer administered by the Comhairle on behalf of Historic Environment Scotland.
The grant for thatched buildings now comes under the Historic Environment Grants Programme and further information about the grant and how to apply can be found on Historic Environment Scotland’s Website (Opens in a new window or downloads a file).