Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 Storm Damage Reserve List
Roscommon County Council in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage are inviting applications for the “Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 Storm Damage Reserve List”.
This scheme is for essential repairs as a result of recent storm damage. Applications will be placed on a RESERVE LIST of BHIS projects. The funds available are likely to be very limited, with a focus only on structures and projects where there is a definite and urgent need. The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage will seek to support these reserve projects where funding becomes available.
BHIS eligibility criteria, terms and conditions apply.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Eligible Structures include:
Protected structures
Structures within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs)
Vernacular Structures
List of Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works is here BHIS 2025 Qualifying and Non Qualifying works
BHIS 2025 Scheme Circular is here Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme
How do I apply?
Application Form is available here BHIS-2025-RESERVE-LIST-Application-Form-and-Checklist.docx (size 57.1 KB)
Applications shall be marked “Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 Storm Damage to Protected Structures Reserve List” and submitted before 5.00pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 either by post to: Heritage Office, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, Co Roscommon F42 VR98 or by email to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025
Roscommon County Council in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage are inviting applications for the “Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025”.
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme provides support of between €2,500 and €50,000 to assist with the repair and conservation of historic buildings and structures. In doing so it helps owners of buildings with statutory protection to meet their obligations under the Planning and Development Acts, and supports the employment of conservation professionals and craftspeople in the repair of the historic built environment. A limited amount of funding is also available for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs. Given the large number of applicants for a limited pot of funding, it is unlikely that applicants will be awarded the full amount requested. Successful applicants will be notified in January2025. Successful applicants must pay for the works themselves and they will receive the grant funding at the end of 2025.
Eligible Structures include: Protected structures, Structures within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) & Vernacular Structures
Closing date for applications: Friday 27th September 2024
For more information on the BHIS 2025 please view the guidance documents and application forms at the links below:
BHIS 2025 Application Form and Checklist
BHIS-2025 Guidance Booklet for Applicants
BHIS 2025 Qualifying and Non Qualifying works
BHIS 2025 Circular BHIS25/1
BHIS2025 GUIDANCE application form
Scéim Infheistíochta don Oidhreacht Thógtha (SIOT) https://www.gov.ie/ga/seirbhis/sceim-infheistiochta-don-oidhreacht-thogtha-siot/
Please note the requirement for an appropriately qualified conservation professional to oversee the works, and for a comprehensive and sound methodology to accompany the application.
Please contact the Heritage Office on 090 6637136 or heritage@roscommoncoco.ie if you have any queries.
Completed applications shall be marked “Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025” and submitted before 5.00pm on Friday 27th September 2024 either by post to: Heritage Office, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, Co Roscommon F42 VR98 or by email to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie
Information sources that might assist you with your project:
If you need to find a conservation architect you should find one here https://www.riai.ie/work-with-an-architect/find-an-architect
For advice on care and conservation of your historic building check out the ADVICE SERIES publications which you can find here https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/resources/
For more detailed advice on improving energy efficiency in your traditional building see https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/app/uploads/2024/02/Improving-Energy-Efficiency-in-Traditional-Buildings.pdf
For advice on caring for vernacular buildings see https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/app/uploads/2022/03/Caring-for-Our-Vernacular-Heritage.pdf
For advice on Fire Safety in Thatch Properties see https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/app/uploads/2023/10/Fire-Safety-in-Thatched-Properties.pdf
For advice on homeowner maintenance see https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/homeowner-maintenance-advice
For advice on traditional building skills see https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/advice-and-guidance/traditional-building-skills
To see if your building is a Protected Structure or not, you can download the ‘Record of Protected Structures For County Roscommon’ from https://www.rosdevplan.ie/roscommon-county-development-plan-2022-2028/
For advice on Protected Structures and Planning see https://www.opr.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Planning-Leaflet-12-A-Guide-to-Architectural-Heritage.pdf
For advice on archaeology in the planning process see Planning-Leaflet-13-Archaeology-in-the-Planning-Process.pdf (opr.ie)
