Local List Glossary

Archaeological Assessment

When is this required?

Where development is proposed on a site which includes or has the potential to include heritage assets with archaeological interest.

Note: exceptions - householder extensions and any development with no ground intrusion.

What information is required?

An archaeological desk-based assessment (informing the need for subsequent archaeology work), prepared by a suitably qualified person, should set out:

The archaeological interest of known heritage assets and their significance.
The potential of the site to contain presently unknown surviving archaeological heritage assets.
Assessment of the positive and negative impacts of the development upon these (with any harm clearly justified); and
Any proposed mitigation/enhancement measures.

Relevant policy and reason for the document:

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031: http://consult.torridge.gov.uk/portal/planning/localplan/adoption/

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan, Policy DM07: Historic Environment

National Planning Policy Framework - paragraph 189: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2

Further information sources:

The Devon County Council's Historic Environment Team is able to provide advice on the scope of the archaeological assessment (01392 382246) or email archaeol@devon.gov.uk, and information on planning and development is available at https://www.devon.gov.uk/historicenvironment/development-management/

Useful heritage information for applicants and developers can be accessed via the following sources: