Description

The main role of Local Government Archaeology Services is to advise the Planning
Department on the protection of archaeological remains within the planning process
This is ruled by planning policy guidance (PPG's) 15, 16 & 18 and, in Scotland
NPPG’s 5 and 18 and PAN 42 and the development plans. There is still a need to
improve the protection of archaeological remains from development that falls outside
the planning process, including agri-enviromental schemes and works by statutory
bodies such as Power or Water.
Even smaller permitted developments, especially in towns, can damage
archaeological deposits.
When you lodge a planning application it will be appraised by the Local Government
Archaeology Service and they will decide whether your proposed development will
potentially cause damage to/or may encounter previously unknown archaeological
sites or deposits.
The first question is often ...Why?