The Planning Authority has launched a €1 million Irrestawra Darek scheme, this time with a difference, as it will have a public draw to eliminate the “first come, first serve system.”

Owners of residential scheduled Grade 1 or 2 buildings will be able to restore the façade of their property and receive a 100% refund for the works, after the PA makes €1 million available for such properties.

Unlike previous Irrestawra Darek schemes, the Authority said it has introduced a lottery system resulting in the removal of the first come first serve system.

Interested applicants will not need to involve an architect at this early stage and can simply submit their interest in benefitting from the scheme either by applying online or visiting the PA offices.

The Authority explained that every submission will be given an exclusive number and placed in a carousel.

All numbers will be extracted in a public draw and listed in sequential order. The draw will be held at the PA offices in Floriana.

Successful applicants will be notified to contact their architect and start the process for the submission of a formal application which will include the submission of a restoration method statement and a bill of quantities.

The Authority said it will reimburse all eligible restoration works carried out, subject that the amount does not exceed €15,000. The refund will also include up to €800 for eligible professional service charges (including periti fees) and €200 for the Local Council permit fees.

Eligible works include, among others, specialist cleaning (not sandblasting, power washing or chipping) of the façade, repair/replacement of doors, apertures or traditional timber/masonry/wrought iron balconies and the replacement of aluminium/pvc with traditional materials.

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