Historic structures and places are very visible reminders of our identity and history in everyday life. . They contribute enormously to the unique character of Dublin and its quality as a place to live in and visit. The importance of conserving these structures continues to grow in light of developments such as the city’s application for UNESCO World Heritage Site status and new challenges such as climate change and extreme weather events.
City Architects Division aims to help create a Dublin in which the city’s future development takes place in harmony with the ongoing life of its historic districts, spaces and structures. Accredited as an RIAI Grade 1 conservation practice, it has been recognised for the quality of its conservation work, including the award of the RIAI Silver Medal for Conservation, which is the highest award for architectural conservation in Ireland.
City Architects carries out the following architectural conservation services within Dublin City Council:
- Managing conservation works projects such as the renovation of City Hall and City Markets.
- Preparing conservation management plans for the Council’s historic properties.
- Input to the assessment of planning applications through the Division’s Conservation Officer.
- Contributing to the updating of the Planning Department’s Record of Protected Structures..
Consult the Register of Protected Structures
- Strategic advice on conservation policy within the council and input to the Development Plan.
Find out more about the Development Plan Review
- Assessment of conservation grant applications for works to protected structures.
Apply for a conservation grant for work to your property
- Input into forward planning and regeneration proposals and assisting the Planning Department in developing Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs). Find out more about ACAs
- Contributing to research and education about the city’s historic structures