Archaeology
10.—(1) No phase of the authorised development may commence until a written scheme of archaeological investigation (which must accord with the outline written scheme of investigation) for that phase has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority.
(2) For the purposes of requirement 10(1), “commence” includes any site preparation works.
(3) In the event that site investigation is required, the scheme must include details of the following—
(a)an assessment of significance and research questions;
(b)the programme and methodology of site investigation and recording;
(c)the programme for post investigation assessment;
(d)provision for analysis of the site investigation and recording;
(e)provision for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation;
(f)provision for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation; and
(g)nomination of a competent person, persons or organisation to undertake the works set out within the written scheme of investigation.
(4) Any archaeological works or watching brief must be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.
(5) In the event that site investigation is required, the site investigation and post investigation assessment must be completed in accordance with the programme set out in the written scheme of archaeological investigation and provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition.