About Conservation

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The Conservation Office of Dublin City Council is responsible for the protection of the architectural heritage of the city as defined by the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended.

This work is achieved through the following:

  • Protection of Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA's) and structures which are included in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
  • Provision of advice to owners of protected structures on conservation issues
  • Provision of conservation advice on planning applications, Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) proposals and forward planning proposals
  • Provision of conservation advice to the Planning Enforcement Section regarding unauthorised development and endangerment of protected structures
  • Provision of advice on conservation policy within the council and input to the Development Plan
  • Management of the Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
  • Designation of Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA's)
  • Management of grant schemes for Protected Structures and properties located within Architectural Conservation Areas
Contact Details
01 222 6488