Policy information sourced from the Richmond Upon Thames Local Plan

Policy 33 Archaeology

A. The Council will seek to protect, enhance and promote its archaeological heritage (both above and below ground), and will encourage its interpretation and presentation to the public. It will take the necessary measures required to safeguard the archaeological remains found, and refuse planning permission where proposals would adversely affect archaeological remains or their setting. This is in accordance with London Plan Policy HC1 Heritage conservation and growth.

B. Desk based assessments and, where necessary, archaeological field evaluation will be required before development proposals are determined, where development is proposed on sites of archaeological significance or potential significance.