The Kasbah Regeneration Programme

About the scheme

A repair grant scheme for buildings within the Kasbah Conservation Area is available as part of a wider programme of regeneration at the Port of Grimsby.

The Partnership Scheme in Conservation Areas (PSiCA) is a grant scheme to help current and future tenants to repair and reinstate external historic features of properties in the Conservation Area.

Partnership Scheme in Conservation Areas (PSiCA)

The Partnership Scheme in Conservation Areas (PSiCA) is a partnership between the Council, Historic England and landowner Associated British Ports (ABP).

An initial PSiCA scheme was delivered over a five-year period starting in Autumn 2019, as part of the wider Greater Grimsby Heritage Action Zone. This successfully completed in March 2024 after supporting repairs and improvements to 24 buildings.

A new PSiCA scheme will open to applications in January 2025 and will run until March 2027 on the same open application basis. The grant scheme will be open to current and future long-term leaseholders on the Kasbah who want to play a key role in reviving this historical area to see it flourish as a commercial centre for Grimsby through heritage-led regeneration.

Grants are available to leaseholders for repairs and reinstatement of historic features
Grants are available for eligible works up to a maximum of £150,000 per property
Grants will be focussed on the re-use of vacant buildings, but can extend to current businesses too
All works must be carried out to a high standard, using appropriate materials and qualified tradespeople.

The scheme’s aims are to:

Maintain the positive momentum of regeneration generated by the previous PSiCA

Improve the condition of buildings in the Conservation Area
Reduce vacancy rates
Reinstate historic shop fronts, particularly along Fish Dock Road, including the replacement of uPVC windows and rainwater goods
Encourage further 3rd party/private investment in the area, helping to continue the diversification of use of the buildings to enable a stronger and more sustainable economy
Increase footfall, thus encouraging ABP and stakeholders to welcome visitors to celebrate the Kasbah’s history through organised events, such as Heritage Open Days
Be an incentive for further heritage-led regeneration in both the Kasbah and the wider Borough, supporting nearby Grimsby and Cleethorpes Masterplan projects.

This will support the effective management and maintenance of heritage assets and help to sustain the development of specialist craft skills and employment in the area.

Work that can supported through this grant scheme should help to reverse the process of decay whilst maintaining or enhancing the historic interest and character of the Conservation Area.

This includes:

Roof repairs
Provision of permanent access to carry out maintenance
Works to ensure effective removal of rainwater
External wall repairs
Repairs to windows and doors
Repairs to / reinstatement of external features
Measures to reduce damp
Professional fees
Value Added Tax can be reclaimed if you are not VAT registered

Works which are not eligible include:

Demolition
Conversions, alterations or adaptations of buildings
Modernisation / removal of historic features
New build
Provision or renewal of building services (plumbing and electrical)
Maintenance and minor repairs
Speculative restoration without evidence for the feature(s) being installed.

The application process has two main stages:

An Expression of Interest and in-principle offer which identifies that the project is eligible and allocates an estimated sum to cover the intended works.
A full application which includes details of any planning permissions, full detailed designs and a tender for the repair costs.

Read the Expression of Interest Form and PSiCA Grant Advice note

If you have any enquiries about the scheme please contact the Project Manager, Stella Jackson at [email protected].