4th April 2012, 11:37 AM
Mmmmm....I'm sure you are right the `pause` will address the consequences of NPPF. However, I'm less sure there will be a direct response to concerns regarding the statement on accreditation within the Standard. The IfA response to the publication of the NPPF includes the following quote (my bold):
Tim Howard, IfA Policy Advisor says
‘To support the historic environment chapter of the Framework, a Practice Guide must strongly reinforce the importance of archaeological standards and accredited expertise. It must ensure appropriate protection in practice of both designated and undesignated heritage assets proportionate to their significance. Our draft Standard and guidance for archaeological advice by historic environment services fulfils a similar aim and sets out what is required for the management of archaeology under the Framework.’
Sounds like a done deal to me.
Tim Howard, IfA Policy Advisor says
‘To support the historic environment chapter of the Framework, a Practice Guide must strongly reinforce the importance of archaeological standards and accredited expertise. It must ensure appropriate protection in practice of both designated and undesignated heritage assets proportionate to their significance. Our draft Standard and guidance for archaeological advice by historic environment services fulfils a similar aim and sets out what is required for the management of archaeology under the Framework.’
Sounds like a done deal to me.