# The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015, Paragraph 16: Archaeology

Extent: E+W

(1) No part of the authorised development in any phase is to commence until a programme of archaeological work including a written scheme of investigation has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authorities following consultation with Cadw. The written scheme of investigation is to include an assessment of significance and research questions appropriate for investigation and—
(a) a programme and methodology of site investigation and recording having regard to the on- and offshore nature of the authorised development;
(b) a programme for post-investigation assessment;
(c) provision for analysis of the site investigation and recording, as well as retention of historic assets in situ where reasonably practicable;
(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 persons to undertake the works set out within the written scheme of investigation.
(2) No part of the authorised development is to take place other than in accordance with the written scheme of investigation approved under sub-paragraph (1) of this Requirement.
(3) The site investigation and post-investigation assessment are to be completed in accordance with the programme set out in the written scheme of investigation approved under sub-paragraph (1) and provision is to be made in the written scheme of investigation for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/1386/schedule/1/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/swansea-bay-tidal-generating-station-order-2015/schedule-1/paragraph-16
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