4th November 2009, 08:16 PM
I may be a minority but generally it is a step in the right direction. Of course it is more about buildings and all the other heritage assets - archaeology is but a part of the historic environment.
Apart from this paragraph;
"64. The process of investigation and recording, such as dismantling a building, or excavating a site, may be of public interest in its own right. Where appropriate and possible, local planning authorities may wish to consider the public benefit of making the investigative works open and interpreted to the public and requiring that as part of the written scheme of investigation. For example, this dissemination could include viewing platforms and interpretation panels as well as seeking coverage in the local newspaper."
which is going to cause a lot of arguments - good idea but impractical.
The paragraph about unexpected discovered is needed and sensible.
However, - how this system will fit in with other major changes in the planning system remains to be seen. I think a bigger concern is the Tory Policy that the planning system can be by-passed altogether in villages to create affordable housing
Peter
Apart from this paragraph;
"64. The process of investigation and recording, such as dismantling a building, or excavating a site, may be of public interest in its own right. Where appropriate and possible, local planning authorities may wish to consider the public benefit of making the investigative works open and interpreted to the public and requiring that as part of the written scheme of investigation. For example, this dissemination could include viewing platforms and interpretation panels as well as seeking coverage in the local newspaper."
which is going to cause a lot of arguments - good idea but impractical.
The paragraph about unexpected discovered is needed and sensible.
However, - how this system will fit in with other major changes in the planning system remains to be seen. I think a bigger concern is the Tory Policy that the planning system can be by-passed altogether in villages to create affordable housing
Peter