Paragraph 12 ArchaeologyI1

No phase of the solar farm works or grid connection works may commence until a written scheme of investigation (which must accord with the overarching written scheme of investigation and outline construction environmental management plan) for that phase has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority or, where the phase falls within the administrative areas of both the Braintree District Council and Chelmsford City Council, both relevant planning authorities, such approval to be in consultation with Essex County Council and Historic England.

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), “commence” includes any permitted preliminary works.

The scheme submitted under sub-paragraph (1) must include details of the following which applies in the event that site investigation is required—

Any archaeological works or watching brief must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.

In the event that site investigation is required, the site investigation and post investigation assessment must be completed in accordance with the programme set out in the written scheme of investigation and provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition.