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Paragraph 16 ArchaeologyI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

No part of the authorised development may commence until a written scheme of investigation for that part has been submitted to and, after consultation with the County archaeologist, approved by the relevant planning authority.

(2)

The scheme submitted and approved must be in accordance with the outline written scheme of investigation.

(3)

The scheme must identify any areas where further archaeological investigations are required and the nature and extent of the investigation required in order to preserve by knowledge or in-situ any archaeological features that are identified.

(4)

The scheme must provide details of the measures to be taken to protect record or preserve any significant archaeological features that may be found.

(5)

Any archaeological investigations implemented and measures taken to protect record or preserve any identified significant archaeological features that may be found must be carried out—

(a)

in accordance with the approved scheme; and

(b)

by a suitably qualified person or organisation approved by the relevant planning authority.

Annotations

Commencement

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Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 29.12.2022, see art. 1