Protected Structures

A protected structure is a structure that a planning authority considers to be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social, or technical point of view. Every planning authority is obliged to have a Record of Protected Structures (RPS) that includes structures of special interest in its functional area and into which details of protected structures are entered. The RPS forms part of the Development Plan.

A Guide to Architectural Heritage

This is a simple guide to understanding the protection of structures of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest under the Local Government (Planning and Development) Acts, 1963 to 1999.

The guide is intended as a practical guide. It is not a definitive legal interpretation of planning law. For further information, you may consult your local authority.

Report on the Present and Future Protection of Thatched Structures in Ireland

This report gives details of the current state of thatched structures in Ireland. The detailed report gives both an overall view of the conservation efforts in place as well as details that owners of thatched dwellings may find useful, such as insurance company details and contact details of thatchers in Ireland.

A booklet of Kildare’s thatched houses can be downloaded HERE

Grants

There are a range of grants available for the conservation and restoration of built heritage.

Grant packs are available by contacting the Heritage Officer at Kildare County Council. Electronic versions of the forms and details are also available below.

There are three grant packs available; General Grants, Thatched Grants and Civil structure grants.

General Grant                            [info|forms]

Thatched Grants                        [info|forms]

Civic Structure Grants               [info|forms]

Qualifying Works

The files below give guidance on the types of works that are qualifying works