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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 January 2017 (named day). It was answered by Lord Barwell (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Archaeological Sites: Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to use the provisions of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to protect sites of archaeological interest subject to development.

Answer

The planning system already contains strong protections for sites of archaeological interest. These protections will apply to measures introduced by the Housing and Planning Act.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61763
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Archaeological sites Protection
Legislation
Housing and Planning Act 2016
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk