Historic structures and places are crucial as reminders of our identity and history in day-to-day life and they contribute enormously to the unique sense of Dublin which attracts visitors. The importance of conserving these structures continues to grow in light of developments such as the city’s forthcoming application for UN World Heritage Site status and the need to address the growing issues associated with the changing climate 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:

• Input to the assessment of planning applications through the Division’s Conservation Officer.
• Contributing to the updating of the Council’s Record of Protected Structures.
  Consult the Register of Protected Structures
• Strategic advice on conservation policy within the council and on the Development Plan Review.
  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 urban design and regeneration proposals and development of Architectural Conservation
  Areas (ACAs). Find out more about ACAs
• Managing conservation works projects such as the renovation of City Hall and City Markets.
• Preparing conservation management plans for the Council’s historic properties
• Contributing to research and education about the city’s historic structures