Empty to Energised Borough Wide

Open for Applications from 4pm on Friday 06 November 2026

Help bring an empty property or underused site back into productive commercial use.
Empty to Energised Borough Wide builds on the Bangor and Newtownards pilot, extending support to eligible projects across Ards and North Down's urban and rural areas. The scheme supports capital works to tackle vacancy and dereliction, revitalise properties and create opportunities for business start-up, growth and investment.

Who is it for?

Support is aimed at eligible property owners and long-term leaseholders with vacant, derelict or underused properties or sites within the Borough. Both the applicant and the proposed project must meet the scheme's eligibility requirements.

What does it support?

The scheme supports eligible capital works that bring properties and sites back into productive commercial use. The scheme guidance sets out the qualifying works, funding available and conditions that apply.

Interested in applying?

Complete your application form here > [to follow]

Check the scheme guidance and application information for eligibility criteria, application dates, supporting documents and funding conditions. Funding is subject to assessment and availability.

For enquiries, contact emptytoengerised@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk