Archaeology

Archaeology and development - planning process

The Humber Historic Environment Record (HER) contains archaeological advice for those submitting a planning application.

The National Planning Policy Framework was published in March 2012 by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

The policy makes developers responsible for considering heritage assets during development. This includes assets that are both known and unknown.

Pre-planning advice

We can provide advice on the type of response we would make to the planning department.

Before applying for planning permission we recommend you contact us. This will help archaeological issues to be –

  • identified - as early as possible
  • resolved - to avoid unexpected delays at a later stage

Monitoring and commenting on planning applications

Public planning portal applications are viewed weekly. This includes applications to -

  • East Riding of Yorkshire Council
  • Hull City Council

We check each application against the HER. An archaeological condition may be required if it is likely to impact or affect -

  • known heritage assets
  • unknown heritage assets

We will inform the local planning authority if an archaeological condition is to be added onto your decision notice. This will state that archaeological monitoring needed.

Utility applications

Providers often chose to consider archaeology during development. Work that requires planning approval would go through our normal monitoring process. We can advise about monitoring that may be needed during installation of new –

  • cables
  • poles
  • gas pipelines
  • water pipelines

Demolition

We may ask for building recording if it is of interest due to being –

  • historic
  • archaeological

Before any works start, an archaeological contractor would –

  • take photographs
  • provide a written record

What to do if you have an archaeological condition on your decision notice

Contact us if you need help to comply with the condition.

We do not carry out any fieldwork, you will need to contact an archaeological contractor. Find them in the –

  • internet
  • local yellow pages

Archaeological contractors may view planning applications using the planning portals.

Contact us

Have your planning application number to hand when you call.