25th July 2009, 11:12 AM
There are many things to like about the document. It is good that HERs appear to gain mandatory status (although the caveat that authorities dont need to maintain an HER merely have access to one seems a little odd); it is also good that every planning authority should engage an archaeological advisor (although these can be consultancy rather than 'in-house' posts).
I am a little confused by the last section HE13.3
Where a decision has been made that will result in the loss of the whole or a material part of an asset?s significance, local planning authorities should ensure that developers maximise opportunities to advance understanding of the asset?s significance before this is lost. Developers should publish the outcomes of such investigations and the advancement in understanding that those results bring. They
should deposit copies of the reports with the relevant historic environment record. They should also offer the archive generated to a local museum or other public depository. Where appropriate, local planning authorities should impose planning conditions or obligations to ensure such work is carried out before commencement of the development.
Does that mean what I think it means? Publication prior to commencement of a development. Surely not practical....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
I am a little confused by the last section HE13.3
Where a decision has been made that will result in the loss of the whole or a material part of an asset?s significance, local planning authorities should ensure that developers maximise opportunities to advance understanding of the asset?s significance before this is lost. Developers should publish the outcomes of such investigations and the advancement in understanding that those results bring. They
should deposit copies of the reports with the relevant historic environment record. They should also offer the archive generated to a local museum or other public depository. Where appropriate, local planning authorities should impose planning conditions or obligations to ensure such work is carried out before commencement of the development.
Does that mean what I think it means? Publication prior to commencement of a development. Surely not practical....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...