Conservation of the Built Heritage
The Conservation Division implements Part IV (Architectural Heritage) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, and offers advice to members of the public and their agents on all aspects of the built heritage. Conservation played an integral role in the drafting of the new County Development Plan 2010-2016. Arising out of this, a further 63 structures have been added to the Appendix C and 2 new areas have been included as Candidate Architectural Conservation Areas.
We have a commitment to the adoption of Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) with 11 designated to date. Appraisals have been completed for a further 5 areas and is intended that these will go on public display before the end of the year.
We continue to administer the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government Conservation Grants Scheme for Protected Structures on behalf of the County Council.