Policy information sourced from Hackney Local Plan 2033
LP6 Archaeology
- All new development must protect, or enhance, and promote archaeological heritage (both above and below ground). The interpretation and presentation of archaeological heritage to the public will be encouraged. Proposals that would adversely affect nationally important archaeological remains or their setting will be refused.
- Where development is proposed on sites of archaeological significance or potential significance, desk based assessments and, where necessary, archaeological field evaluation, will be required before development proposals are determined.
Scheduled Monuments (Designated Heritage Assets)
- Works affecting Scheduled Monuments (including repair works) are subject to a statutory consent regime administered by Historic England on behalf of the Secretary of State.
- Scheduled Monuments are also Designated Heritage Assets and the Council will apply the relevant national planning policies, particularly in relation to development affecting the setting of a monument.
Non-designated Heritage Assets
- Where non-designated heritage assets of archaeological interest are demonstrably of equivalent significance to Scheduled Monuments, the Council will regard them as Designated Heritage Assets and apply the relevant national planning policies.
For more information please see the Hackney Local Plan 2033