1st July 2014, 01:34 PM
Interesting.
Though any member of public, whether they are an archaeologist or not has the right to complain about a planning application? (or am I wrong?)
And if everything is working right the county archaeologist should be checking the sitework and reporting.
Also I have seen academic and professional archaeologists sign petitions and write pertinent letters in protest of some planning descions.
I've only done a little pre-application consultancy, but as I understand it anything the consultant produces is advice only, easily (and often) ignored by the client, the county planning officers and definitely any committee of Councillors.
Though any member of public, whether they are an archaeologist or not has the right to complain about a planning application? (or am I wrong?)
And if everything is working right the county archaeologist should be checking the sitework and reporting.
Also I have seen academic and professional archaeologists sign petitions and write pertinent letters in protest of some planning descions.
I've only done a little pre-application consultancy, but as I understand it anything the consultant produces is advice only, easily (and often) ignored by the client, the county planning officers and definitely any committee of Councillors.