Second Stage Lapsed 26th Seanad 56/2022

Planning and Development (Built Heritage Protection) Bill 2022

Sponsor: Victor Boyhan
Introduced: 18 May 2022
Last updated: 30 Jan 2025

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Strengthens protection for historic buildings and conservation areas by amending planning laws.
Creates role of architectural conservation officers to oversee heritage protection enforcement.
Increases penalties for planning breaches that damage built heritage sites and structures.

Stage timeline

First Stage 26th Seanad

18 May 2022
Second Stage 26th Seanad

18 May 2022