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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, for what reasons pre-commencement conditions have been removed from planning applications relating to archaeological considerations on a site due for development; and what alternative protections will be put in place to protect such sites.

Answer

The planning conditions measure in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill will not restrict the ability of local planning authorities to propose conditions that are necessary to achieve sustainable development, in line with the National Planning Policy Framework.

Where a pre-commencement condition is required to address archaeological considerations and meets the tests for conditions set out in national policy, then the authority can impose such a condition, with the agreement of the applicant. In the unlikely event that an applicant refuses to agree to such a pre-commencement condition being imposed, the local planning authority can refuse planning permission.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61764
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Archaeological sites Protection Planning
Link
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