The Heritage Council Annual Report 2002

During 2002, the first four County / City Heritage Plans were prepared. The plans
were prepared by the Heritage Forum in each county / city and facilitated by the Local
Authority Heritage Officer.
In 2002, the Heritage Council contributed a total of €218,651 towards the
implementation of four County / City Heritage Plans. The four plans were awarded
the following amounts:
Sligo County Heritage Plan: €55,234
Offaly County Heritage Plan: €38,966
Laois County Heritage Plan: €34,618
Dublin City Heritage Plan: €89,833
Carried out 13 Heritage Appraisals of Local
Authority Development Plans
During 2002, the Council carried out 14 Heritage Appraisals of Development Plans
and Local Area Plans, a number of which were jointly funded by the relevant Local
Authority. The purpose of the appraisal is to assess systematically, comprehensively
and impartially, the likely effects on the heritage of implementing the policies in the
Development Plan. A Heritage Appraisal also helps to ensure that the full range of
heritage considerations is dealt with through the preparation of the Development Plan.
Support for Local Authority Projects
In addition to the heritage appraisals Council has also supported Sligo County Council
in the Development of a Conservation Plan for the Old Gaol, Sligo and held
discussion with Kilkenny County Council regarding support for the restoration of
Woodstock Gardens, Co. Kilkenny.