Archaeological Assessment

When is an archaeological assessment required?

An Archaeological Assessment will be required in respect of proposals involving the disturbance of
ground within an Area of Archaeological Potential as defined in the local plan, or in other areas the
subject of major development proposals or significant infrastructure works, where archaeological
remains may survive, as may be specified in pre-application advice. If an application affects such a
site an applicant may need to commission an assessment of existing information and submit the
results as part of the application in accordance with policy advice in Planning Policy Guidance Note
15 ‘Planning and the Historic Environment’, (September 1995) paragraphs 3.16 to 3.19.