20th June 2008, 02:46 PM
Posted by olgirl:
However, most schemes not covered by the planning system would be subject to Environmental Impact Assessment (which is what I spend most of my time doing), and ultimately to authorisation by a Secretary of State. The decision about the need for archaeological works would still ultimately be based on consultation with a curator.
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Quote:quote:it is also true to say that pipelines often do not fall within the planning systemVery true, just like lots of large schemes (e.g. trunk roads). I just didn't want to complicate my original post by going into that kind of issue.
However, most schemes not covered by the planning system would be subject to Environmental Impact Assessment (which is what I spend most of my time doing), and ultimately to authorisation by a Secretary of State. The decision about the need for archaeological works would still ultimately be based on consultation with a curator.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished