Paragraph 6 I1

England and Wales

(1)

The authorised development must be undertaken in accordance with the archaeological framework strategy and the outline written scheme of investigation.

(2)

No stage of the authorised development may commence until either a preservation in situ management plan, or a detailed written scheme of investigation of areas of archaeological interest relevant to that stage (if any), as identified within the outline written scheme of investigation or identified through evaluation work as set out in the outline written scheme of investigation has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.

(3)

Any detailed archaeological works must be carried out in accordance with the approved detailed written scheme of investigation for that stage.

(4)

The detailed written scheme of investigation must be in accordance with the outline written scheme of investigation and must identify areas where archaeological works are required and the measures to be taken to protect, record or preserve any significant archaeological remains that may be found and must include—

(a)

an assessment of significance and research questions;

(b)

the programme of methodology of site investigation and reporting;

(c)

the programme for post-investigation assessment;

(d)

proposals for providing for the analysis of site investigation and recording;

(e)

proposals for providing archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation;

(f)

nomination of a competent person or persons/organisation to undertake the works set out within the detailed written scheme of investigation; and

(g)

an implementation timetable.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 4.10.2024, see art. 1