Archaeology and planning, explained.
Straightforward answers for developers, agents, landowners and homeowners navigating archaeology in the planning process.
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What is a heritage statement?
When you need one, what it should include, who writes it and what it costs.
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Geophysical survey explained
How magnetometry maps buried archaeology before anyone digs — and when it is worth doing.
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Archaeology for homeowners: extensions, barns and conversions
What householders need to know when a planning condition mentions archaeology.
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Archaeology and planning permission: a guide for developers
How archaeology fits into the planning process in England and what to expect at each stage.
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What is a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI)?
The method statement that must be agreed before archaeological fieldwork can start.
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What is an archaeological watching brief?
What monitoring during groundworks involves and how to plan for it.
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Desk-based assessment explained
What a heritage desk-based assessment contains and why it is usually the first step.
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What happens if human remains are found on site?
The process for discovering and excavating human remains in England.
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Choosing an archaeological contractor
What to look for when appointing archaeologists for your development.
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