23rd August 2013, 11:11 PM
(This post was last modified: 23rd August 2013, 11:35 PM by Martin Locock.)
Yes I think the HER situation. however expensive, is a side issue to the fact that five planning authorities are making planning decisions with no archaeological advice or information whatsoever. They are still processing Listed Building consents and planning applications so I can only assume that the case officers rely on the statutory consultees (EH, CBA, amenity societies) to identify any heritage issues (and those conslutees also don't have HER access). One would hope that EH, CBA, IfA, and ALGAO would be pointing out the dangers of this situation.