# The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016, Paragraph 16: Written scheme of investigation

Extent: E+W+S

(1) No part of construction compound 5 is to be constructed or used until a programme of archaeological work including a written scheme of investigation has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority. The written scheme of investigation must include—
(a) a programme and methodology of site investigation and recording;
(b) a programme for post investigation assessment;
(c) provision for analysis of the site investigation recording;
(d) provision for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation;
(e) provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation; and
(f) nomination of a competent person or organisation to undertake the work set out within the written scheme of investigation.
(2) Construction compound 5 is not to be constructed or used other than in accordance with the written scheme of investigation approved under sub-paragraph (1).
(3) The site investigation and post investigation assessment is to be completed in accordance with the programme set out in the written scheme of investigation approved under sub-paragraph (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/863/schedule/2/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/m4-motorway-junctions-3-to-12-smart-motorway-development-consent-order-2016/schedule-2/paragraph-16
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