Archaeological remains
Sites where archaeological remains are discovered, and require conservation
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- 9 August 2024
Backlog
Who asked for 'Archaeological remains' data?
Identified as a potentially high value consideration with possible national data already available
What is the driver for the request?
Other
Which 2024 focus area does the request support?
Modern planning software;Faster local plans
Screen
What is the 'Archaeological remains' consideration?
Sites where archaeological remains are discovered, and require conservation.
Is there legislation that defines 'Archaeological remains'?
No
Which organisations do we think should publish the data?
Historic England
Is the Archaeological remains a trigger?
Yes
What needs to be done because Archaeological remains has acted as the trigger?
An archaeological assessment, an archaeological planning condition
Is the Archaeological remains something to consult during plan making?
Yes
Provide information about when Archaeological remains is used during plan making
When plan-making, planning officers will consult archaeological advisers on the plan’s spatial policies to developing a suitably robust underlying evidence base.
Is there any Archaeological remains data already available?
Yes
What Archaeological remains data is currently available?
- Archaeology Data Service (coverage: National; licence: https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions/)
- Historic England (coverage: National)
Do we think the data should come from a single source?
Probably, but we need to identify who.
Will a data standard be required?
No
Research
Who are the statutory consultees for Archaeological remains?
Historic England
What are the planning needs for this data?
When plan-making, planning officers will consult archaeological advisers on the plan’s spatial policies to developing a suitably robust underlying evidence base.
When dealing with planning applications, planning officers: a. agree and implement a consultation procedure with their archaeological advisers; b. validate the application, ensuring that it meets the local authority’s local requirements; c. consult Historic England when required and other interested parties as appropriate; d. ensure sufficient information is available to make an informed planning decision, which takes account of expert archaeological advice and information in preparing decision reports and conditions, and seeks to reach a view that balances a range of factors and is informed by the proposal’s potential impacts (positive, negative or neutral); e. take advice from archaeological advisers before discharging conditions; and f. take action if conditions are not being complied with.