SERVICES
Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2020
Overview
The BHIS seeks to encourage the investment of private capital in a number of small scale, labour intensive projects to repair and conserve historic structures and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. It is administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.
Monaghan County Council is inviting applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020
Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS).
Overview
The BHIS seeks to encourage the investment of private capital in a number of small scale, labour intensive projects to repair and conserve historic structures and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act. It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.
Eligibility?
The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:
- Protected Structures
- Proposed Protected Structures
- Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas
What funding is available?
The minimum funding award under this scheme will be €2,500, up to a maximum of €15,000.
Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award.
Pilot Scheme for Routine Maintenance and repair works
In 2020 the Department is piloting a “micro grant scheme” for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs, which were not previously eligible for funding under the BHIS scheme. The maximum award for any such project(s) will be €2,500 for each project.
How to apply?
The BHIS 2020 Circular, application form and associated documents are available to download below. Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.
Completed applications (Form A) should be submitted to Monaghan County Council, c/o Joan Ryan Administrative Officer, Planning Section, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan Town, H18 YT50, on or before the 31st of January 2020
BHIS Circular – BHIS 2020 Circular – Word Doc
BHIS Application Form – BHIS 2020 Appendix I Application Form A – Word Doc
If you have any queries in relation to the operation of both scheme please contact Darina Kierans , Executive Planner 047 30500.
Eligibility
The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:
- Protected Structures
- Proposed Protected Structures
- Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas
Funding
The minimum funding award under this scheme will be €2,500, up to a maximum of €15,000.
Successful applicants will be required to, at a minimum, match their funding award.
Monaghan County Council is pleased to announce the following structures have been successful and have secured provisional funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019.
Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019
| Site Name, Address | Proposed Grant |
| Glaslough Railway Station | €10,000 |
| St. Dympna’s Church, Ballinode | €10,000 |
| Cahan’s Meeting House, Stranooden | €10,000 |
| Anderson’s Pub, Drum | €10,000 |
| Ice House, Hope Castle, Castleblayney | €10,000 |
| Old Railway Goods Shed, Carrickmacross | €10,000 |
Data Protection
Built Heritage Investment Scheme