Model Briefs and Specifications for Archaeological Assessments and Field Evaluations (ACAO 1993)

Information on the potential archaeological impact for planning permission to develop land must be available prior to determination so that it may be taken fully into account as a material consideration. This accords with PPG 16 on Archaeology and Planning and with policies in the Structure and Local Plans prepared by local planning authorities. The Assessments and Field Evaluations which may be required to provide that information must be designed and specified within the context of Briefs issued by the archaeological adviser to the local planning authority. This advisory note offers a generalised framework for:
a Brief as the basis for a subsequent specification, or for a Brief incorporating a Specification.

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