Policy information sourced from the Minerals local plan for Berkshire (Part 1)

Policy 24

The local planning authorities will seek to ensure that archaeological sites and monuments meriting permanent preservation are left undisturbed and appropriately managed, and that elsewhere provision is made where necessary for an appropriate level of archaeological investigation prior to damage or destruction. Where appropriate the requirement for this provision will be safeguarded by planning conditions. Conditions may be imposed, or planning obligations may be sought, to ensure that no development takes place within the area of archaeological interest until the applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved by the local planning authority.

For more information please see the Minerals local plan for Berkshire (Part 1)