PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 19·Policy BH 4
Policy BH 4: Archaeological Mitigation
Where planning permission is granted for development affecting known archaeological sites, the Department will impose conditions requiring appropriate mitigation measures, including excavation and recording of remains before development commences where necessary.
Where it is decided to grant planning permission for development which will affect sites known to contain archaeological remains, the Department will impose conditions to ensure that appropriate measures are taken for the identification and mitigation of the archaeological impacts of the development, including where appropriate the completion of a licensed excavation and recording of remains before development commences.
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