DfC Revitalisation Omagh – Shop Front Improvement Schemes

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has been successful in a bid for funding from Department for Communities to revitalise George’s Street, High Street and Market Street, Omagh. Applications are now open for properties in the scheme area wishing to complete improvements to their shop frontage up to the value of £4,999 which will be 80% refunded. Works must be completed by 30 September 2020.

Those interested in participating in the scheme must submit: Applications by 12 noon on Friday 31 July 2020.

Applications must include:

· Completed and signed application form

· 3 Quotations for each element of work (offer made on lowest quote)

· ‘Before’ Photograph

· Application made for statutory approvals (if required)

Please note that the scheme is in a conservation area therefore there are design guidelines in place with regard to signage and shop frontage to be considered. If you would like to discuss this in more detail, a member of the Planning Team can provide further information and guidance, contact details are included at the end of the application document.

Copies of both the Terms & Conditions and Application Form can be downloaded below. Forms can also be requested by emailing urbanregeneration@fermanaghomagh.com.

Completed and signed application forms should be returned no later than 12 noon on Friday 31 July 2020 in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside ‘DfC Shop Front Improvement Scheme Omagh’ to: Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Strule House, 16 High Street, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT78 1BQ .

Applications received after the closing date and time will be deemed ineligible.

For further information on the DfC Shop Front Improvement Scheme please email urbanregeneration@fermanaghomagh.com