17th April 2009, 12:49 PM
Just to throw this one into the bear pit. Just to suppose a Heritage supplementary planning guidance was produced which stated '...all archaeological works, in answer to archaeological conditions, will be undertaken by a professionally qualified individual or organisation, as required by paragraph (cannot remember which one off hand of PPG16). Council X recognises organisations registered with the IfA RAO scheme and individuals in possession of MIFA status as demonstrating such professional qualifications.' Assuming this document is adopted it would have a considerable force in planning terms.