Policy information sourced from Spelthorne Borough Local Plan 2001 Saved Policies and Proposals
BE25 - Archaeology and Ancient Monuments
In considering proposals for development within areas of high archaeological potential, the Borough Council will:
- require an initial assessment of the archaeological value of the site to be submitted as part of any planning application
- expect the applicant to arrange an archaeological field evaluation to be carried out prior to the determination of the planning application, where, as a result of the initial assessment, important archaeological remains are considered to exist
- have a preference for preservation in situ, and in such circumstances will impose conditions or seek a legal agreement, where appropriate, to ensure that damage to the remains is minimal or will be avoided
- require by planning condition or seek a legal agreement to secure a full archaeological investigation and recording of the site and subsequent publication of results in accordance with a scheme of work to be agreed in writing with the Council prior to the commencement of the proposed development, where important archaeological remains are known or considered likely to exist but their preservation in situ is not justified.
For more information please see the Local Plan 2001 Saved Policies and Proposals