Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan

110 Archaeological Sites for Local Preservation

Planning permission will not be granted for development which would adversely affect the remains within, or the character of, the sites for local preservation as defined on the Proposals Map and listed below. Development may be permitted in exceptional circumstances, following evaluation, if the Council is satisfied that important remains would not be destroyed or the character of the site adversely affected. The evaluation, which may involve limited excavation or other work (eg. geophysical survey) is to be carried out by the Council or an archaeologist approved by the Council. Planning permissions will normally be subject to conditions requiring facilities for the Council to record remains by excavation in advance of construction and/or during construction.

Voluntary agreements will be sought (e.g. under Section 106) to cover the cost of work, including any initial evaluation, and to ensure that finds made during the course of such work are donated to the Council. Voluntary agreements will also be sought to ensure the continued preservation and management of important remains.