The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 is amended as follows.

In section 2(1) (offence of executing works affecting scheduled monuments without authorisation) after “authorised under this Part of this Act” insert “ or by development consent ”.

In section 28(2) (offence of damaging ancient monuments: exception for authorised works) after “order under section 3)” insert “ or for which development consent has been granted ”.

In section 37 (exemptions from offence under section 35) after subsection (1) insert—

In section 61(1) (interpretation of Act) at the appropriate place insert—