# The Keuper Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2017, Paragraph 15: Archaeology

Extent: E+W

(1) No part of the authorised development may be commenced until for that part, a written scheme for the investigation of areas of archaeological interest has been submitted to and approved in writing by the relevant planning authority.
(2) The written scheme of investigation must identify areas where a programme of archaeological investigation is required, and the measures to be taken to protect, record or preserve any significant archaeological remains that may be found.
(3) Any archaeological works or watching brief carried out under the archaeological scheme must be by a suitably qualified person or body approved by the relevant planning authority. Any archaeological works or watching brief must be carried out in accordance with the approved archaeological scheme.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/433/schedule/2/paragraph/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/keuper-underground-gas-storage-facility-order-2017/schedule-2/paragraph-15
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