23rd September 2006, 10:18 AM
Of course any developer can employ any archaeologist they want. If they chose someone who is not qualified or experienced to undertake the work they place themselves at the risk that any documents produced or work undertaken will not be of a suitable quality to inform on the likely impacts on archaeology of the development proposed.
With pre-determination works if the developer wishes to rely on these as part of a planning application they take a very great risk that it will be rejected or further pre-determination works will be required.
With pre-determination works if the developer wishes to rely on these as part of a planning application they take a very great risk that it will be rejected or further pre-determination works will be required.