Zealous protection puts protected structures at risk

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2003 / October 8 2003: Zealous protection puts protected structures at risk

Legislation meant to protect buildings listed for preservation could actually see them left to decay because of over zealous controls, according to the Society of Chartered Accountants. Conservation work typically costs twice as much as new development so tax incentives and other changes are needed to protect the architectural heritage, it maintains in a submission.

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