17.—(1) No stage of the authorised development is to commence until, for that stage, a written project design for the investigation of areas of archaeological interest as identified in chapters 18 and 40 of the environmental statement has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.
(2) The project design must accord with the evaluation results and mitigation measures included in the document Able UK Ltd Marine Energy Park: Framework for archaeological investigation and mitigation strategies prepared by AC Archaeology Ltd (ref: ACW283/3/1 revised June 2012), and the Written Scheme of Investigation: Coastal and Marine prepared by Wessex Archaeology (ref 79490.02 revised March 2012) and subsequent updates, to be agreed by the relevant planning authority.
(3) The project design must identify—
(a)areas where fieldwork is required;
(b)measures to be taken to identify, protect, record and recover any archaeological remains that may be found including artefacts and ecofacts;
(c)methodologies for post-excavation assessment and analysis of artefacts and ecofacts;
(d)arrangements for dissemination and publication of reports;
(e)preparation of archive material and its deposition with recognised repositories;
(f)an implementation timetable;
(g)monitoring arrangements, including notification and commencement of work;
(h)details of contractors involved in the implementation of archaeological works; and
(i)proposals for publicity and community outreach work.
(4) Any archaeological works carried out under the scheme must be carried out by a suitably qualified person or body.
(5) Any archaeological works must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme and timings, subject to any variation approved by the relevant planning authority.