Bishop opposes listing residence as protected building

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2002 / May 07 2002: Bishop opposes listing residence as protected building

Efforts by Clare County Council to list the residence of the Bishop of Killaloe, Dr Willie Walsh, as a protected structure are being strongly resisted by the bishop, it emerged yesterday. Through the Draft Greater Ennis Development Plan the council is seeking to list more than 200 buildings in Ennis as protected structures, and Bishop Walsh is one of a number of opponents of the initiative. A listing imposes constraints on the property owner where planning permission is needed to carry out interior works, including painting and decorating, while owners could be liable to a fine of up to €1.27 million if they endanger a listed building or fail to carry out the works ordered by a local authority.

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