30th June 2014, 12:43 PM
Marc Berger Wrote:So Jack you would not recommend the development in the planning applications comments.
No, and I never been asked to.
In the pre-application jobs I have been involved with I have never commented on the application itself. Only on the likelyhood of archaeological remains being present in the development footprint and their likely significance or how the proposed development will or is likely to impact on archaeological remains.
The only comment I have seen that may, on first sight, be taken to be so is when the appraisal suggests that the development will enhance the setting of an existing heritage asset.
For instance if the development will turn a junk yard into a building whose architecture will be more fitting with say a ring of listed buildings around it.
Though technically even this isn't a direct statement for or against the development, just a statement of how it will affect the setting of heritage assets.
I am unsure of how or where archaeologists are or have recommended that planning applications be accepted or rejected other than as members of the public which is everyone's right. Surely thats the remit of planning officers and committees of councilors?
Commercial archaeologists write reports and advise clients. County archaeologists advise, collect/vet reports advise the planning officers etc.