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Recently published - A Guide to Archaeology Considerations in the Planning Process

Preserving Our Past to Enrich Our Future - - A Guide to Archaeological Considerations in the Planning Process

Cork City Council’s Planning and Development Directorate have recently published A Guide to Archaeological Considerations in the Planning Process.

This guide has been produced to provide assistance and practical information to developers, property owners, planning consultants, architects, engineers and archaeological consultants. It details the role of archaeology in the planning process while also briefly outlining the archaeology of the city.

Cork City is one of the oldest cities in Ireland and has a rich archaeological heritage. Only through an understanding of the past, obtained from the study of archaeology, can the factors which have influenced the shape of the city be appreciated.

Archaeology in its various forms, ranging from fragmentary buried remains to the fabric and contents of domestic and industrial buildings, is a vital component of the character and culture of the city. As these remains are fragile and vulnerable in the face of current development methods and proposals it is essential that they are properly safe-guarded and managed.

The Guide is available from the Planning and Development Directorate, City Hall.

For further information please contact Ciara Brett, Executive Archaeologist @ 021-4924705 archaeology@corkcity.ie

A Guide to Archaeology Considerations in the Planning Process (2,314KB)

Planning & Development Dept., Cork City Council,
City Hall, Cork, Ireland.
Tel: Development Control +353 21 4924321
Planning Policy +353 21 4924086
Fax: +353 21 4924706/ +353 21 4924712 | Email: planning@corkcity.ie

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