Building Conservation
Rugeley Town Centre Partnership Scheme
Cannock Chase Council has entered into a partnership with English Heritage to offer grants for the repair of historic commercial buildings within Rugeley Town Centre, Talbot Street/Lichfield Street and the Trent and Mersey Canal Conservation Areas, with particular emphasis on the town centre core.
The scheme will target resources to properties within the partnership scheme area to help preserve and enhance Rugeley's unique character and appearance. It aims to assist owners and businesses in tacking a selection of historic buildings in most need, focussing on repairs which will secure their long term future. Similar schemes in other towns have acted as a catalyst for economic regeneration, with enhancement of the image of their town centres attracting new businesses and investment and new opportunities for local people to the benefit of the whole community. Funding of up to £100,000 has been made available and it is hoped that further funding may be available in future years.
Grants of 50% may be available under the scheme towards repairs and 65% towards architectural reinstatement. Eligible works include repairs to roofs, roof features and external walls, replacement of lost or damaged architectural features, historic shopfront repairs or improvements and window repairs to upper floors. The scheme cannot fund work which has already started, minor repairs and maintenance, substitute materials or conversions. Conservation-accredited professionals should be used for projects, with traditional materials and methods appropriate to the history and condition of the building to ensure work is carried out to a high standard.
Publicity for the scheme has taken place though direct contact with owners/occupiers of buildings in most need, with Rugeley Traders Association and through a leaflet drop within the scheme area.
To find out if your project could be eligible for a grant please contact the Planning Conservation Officer at Cannock Chase Council by telephone 01543 464517 or by email planningpolicy@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
Application Information
If you are interested in applying to take part in the scheme please read the information below:-
- PSICA Information Leaflet (Summary of important points with maps)
- Local Conservation Accredited Architects
- Grant Application Form (Microsoft Word File)