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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.

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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
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Conservation Section

Telephone Number
01 222 6488
Email Address
[email protected]
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In this Section

  • About Conservation
  • Conservation Grant Schemes
  • Architectural Conservation Areas
  • Exempted Development (Section 5)
  • Section 57 Declaration
  • Special Planning Control Schemes
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