Offaly County Development Plan 2021–2027 (as varied) — Chapter 10: Built Heritage

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   Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 Chapter 10 Built Heritage Page 337 10.12 Built Heritage Objectives Protected Structures BHO-01 It is an objective of the Council to review the Record of Protected Structures on an on-going basis and make additions, deletions and corrections as appropriate over the period of this Plan. BHO-02 It is an objective of the Council to prepare a Buildings at Risk Register to prevent the endangerment of Protected Structures. Architectural Conservation Areas BHO-03 It is an objective of the Council to investigate the designation of further Architectural Conservation Areas at appropriate locations throughout the county. Vernacular Buildings BHO-04 It is an objective of the Council to identify and retain good examples of vernacular architecture and historic street furniture in situ, for example, cast-iron post boxes, water pumps, signage, street lighting, kerbing and traditional road and street surface coverings. Archaeological Heritage BHO-05 It is an objective of the Council to protect archaeological sites and monuments, and archaeological objects, which are listed in the Record of Monuments and Places, and to seek their preservation in situ (or at a minimum, preservation by record) through the planning process. Monastic Sites BHO-06 The Council acknowledges the nomination by the Government of Ireland, of two Monastic sites, Clonmacnoise in its own right and Durrow, as a suite of potential sites, on the tentative list for inclusion to the UNESCO World Heritage sites list. It is an objective of the Council to explore the potential of further designating the Monastic Sites at Clonmacnoise and Durrow as prospective UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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