Paragraph 26 ArchaeologyI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

No stage of the onshore works may commence until the implementation of a programme of archaeological work has been secured in relation to that stage in accordance with a written scheme of archaeological investigation F1for the relevant stage has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.

(2)

F2For each stage each scheme must—

(a)

set out a pre-construction programme of archaeological evaluation that defines the extent, character and significant archaeological sites and the extent of areas that do not require detailed excavation. The results of the evaluation are to inform subsequent mitigation strategies;

(b)

set out the programme and methodology for site investigation and recording;

(c)

set out provision for the monitoring of geotechnical test pits in areas of significance as defined by the archaeological evaluation;

(d)

set out the programme for post-investigation assessment, the results of which may inform the scope of analysis;

(e)

provide for analysis of the site investigation and recording;

(f)

provide for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation; and

(g)

nominate a competent person or organisation to undertake the works set out in the written scheme of investigation.

(3)

No stage of the onshore works may commence until, in relation to the stage, the relevant site investigation has been completed as approved, and such completion has been approved by the relevant planning authority.

(4)

No stage of the onshore works may be brought into commercial operation (excluding commissioning) until the site investigation and post-investigation assessment F3for the relevant stage has been completed in accordance with the programme in the F4relevant approved scheme and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition F5for that stage has been secured.

(5)

The written scheme in relation to F6each stage must be carried out as approved.

F7(6)

For the avoidance of doubt, each scheme approved under paragraph (1) of this requirement may cover one or more stages of the onshore works.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(1) substituted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(a)
F2: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(2) substituted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(b)
F3: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(4) substituted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(c)(i)
F4: Word in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(4) inserted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(c)(ii)
F5: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(4) inserted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(c)(iii)
F6: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(5) substituted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(d)
F7: Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26(6) inserted (1.12.2020) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1389), arts. 1, 21(e)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 26 in force at 26.8.2015, see art. 1