CHAPTER 8 Built Heritage
8.3.1 Protected Structures:
Delgany has a unique heritage, both in terms of its landscape and the built environment. A full audit of its buildings should be carried out to determine whether there are buildings that should be added to the RPS and to determine whether the current level of protection is sufficient in order to retain the unique character of the village.
Delgany would benefit from a community heritage centre which could showcase our heritage.
Protected Structures: The CDP should outline clearly what steps will be taken to ensure that protected structures are actually protected. Designating a building as a Protected Structure is not sufficient. Such buildings need to be monitored so that they are not damaged or destroyed by anti-social behaviour. Delgany has already lost Stylebawn House and Kindlestown House has fallen into disrepair.
C.P.O. 8.13 is laudable but practical steps need to be identified to ensure that it is meaningful.
8.3.3. Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs)
We welcome the fact that Delgany village centre is recognised as an ACA, and we hope that Wicklow County Council will ensure the preservation and protection of the unique heritage character of the village which has stood the test of time.