Paragraph 14 ArchaeologyI1

No stage of the authorised development must commence until, for that stage, a written scheme for the investigation (“WSI”) of areas of archaeological interest (as identified in the draft WSI numbered WCGP 14.2.12.5 contained in the environmental statement) has been submitted to and approved, in writing, by the relevant planning authority. The scheme must include copies of and take account of any consultation responses from the county council and English Heritage.

The scheme must be based on the draft WSI in the environmental statement 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.

The WSI must identify a suitably qualified person or body that must carry out any archaeological works under the scheme.

Any archaeological works must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme except to the extent that a variation to the scheme is approved by the relevant planning authority in writing. Any submission to vary the approved scheme must include copies of and take account of any consultation responses from the county council and English Heritage.