Only 12 businesses in Tallaght apply for shopfront grant scheme

ONLY twelve businesses in Tallaght have availed of the shopfront improvement grant scheme run by South Dublin County Council, reports William O’Connor.

The shopfront improvement grant scheme is intended to improve the appearance of independently owned shops fronting public streets, making streets and villages in the county’s administrative area more aesthetically pleasing to both residents and visitors.

According to the local authority: “The annual shopfront improvement grant scheme provides grants for something as simple as painting to replacing an entire shopfront.

“Grants are available for a maximum of 50% of overall costs of works. For example a grant with overall approved costs of €1,200: SDCC pays €600 – and the trader pays €600.

“Furthermore, each year a prize of an additional €1,000 is awarded for the Best Designed Shopfront under the scheme.”

Certain terms and conditions apply to the scheme, and these include but are not limited to: Submitting proof of building owners’ consent before commencing works; to clarify in advance whether planning permission is required before works commence and not to commence works before receiving scheme approval.

Applicants are requested to review the scheme’s Terms & Conditions and Design Guide before submitting an application.

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