6th November 2009, 04:47 PM
Agreed that it is not a bad thing. It is however easy to circumvent --
I started another thread to discuss this - with examples.
In York for example (pre PPG) sites were regularly provided with open days, viewing platforms, information panels and regular press releases. SO it is not so much PPG that brought it in (I know you did not suggest that) However, it is perhaps useful to detail examples, to provide a framework for contractors.. and of course it is up to Curators to stipulate what 'should' be done.
On another PPS topic... try this one.
HE1.1 Regional and local planning authorities should ensure that they have evidence
about the historic environment, and heritage assets in particular, in their area and
that this is publicly documented. The evidence should be proportionate and
sufficient to inform adequately the relevant planning process. Local planning
authorities should ensure that they either maintain or have access to a historic
environment record.
And just how many of these can we afford to be part staffed or out-sourced or as a means where the information is available but used by planners not able to use the information in away that allows for an archaeological interpretation of results?
I started another thread to discuss this - with examples.
In York for example (pre PPG) sites were regularly provided with open days, viewing platforms, information panels and regular press releases. SO it is not so much PPG that brought it in (I know you did not suggest that) However, it is perhaps useful to detail examples, to provide a framework for contractors.. and of course it is up to Curators to stipulate what 'should' be done.
On another PPS topic... try this one.
HE1.1 Regional and local planning authorities should ensure that they have evidence
about the historic environment, and heritage assets in particular, in their area and
that this is publicly documented. The evidence should be proportionate and
sufficient to inform adequately the relevant planning process. Local planning
authorities should ensure that they either maintain or have access to a historic
environment record.
And just how many of these can we afford to be part staffed or out-sourced or as a means where the information is available but used by planners not able to use the information in away that allows for an archaeological interpretation of results?
Rescue Wrote:HE 1.1We support the principle of ensuring a suitable evidence-base for decision-making within the planning process, and agree that this evidence should be sufficient to inform the process adequately. The word ?should? is not strong enough to secure these provisions within the policy however. It should be a statutory
requirement that local planning authorities maintain or have access to a Historic Environment Record ? as should the requirement to ensure that they are suitably resourced and supported by qualified staff. Without such provision, there can be no confidence on the part of the Government that this policy, or any of the subsequent policies, will be implemented on a local level.
For really I think that the poorest he that is in England hath a life to live, as the greatest he
Thomas Rainborough 1647
Thomas Rainborough 1647