Commercial Consultancy
PJO Archaeology provides a range of consultancy services to commercial clients who need to take account of archaeological requirements in the development and planning process.
The impact of a new development on archaeological remains is now a material consideration when decisions are taken by local authorities on granting planning permission. Planning control, which includes matters to do with archaeology, is governed by Town and Country Planning legislation, supplemented in England by government policy set out in Planning for the Historic Environment (PPS5 - March 2010) and equivalents in other parts of Britain.
PPS5 sets out procedures to ascertain the impact of a development so that a local authority can make an informed decision on how to safeguard archaeological remains. PPS5 promotes the principle that archaeological remains are a valuable and finite part of the nation’s heritage that should ideally be preserved in situ. However, where this is not possible, preservation by record, through excavation and / or other forms of fieldwork may be required.
PJO Archaeology provides confidential and independent consultancy services to commercial clients which take account of current legislation and PPS5, and are in accord with best practice as promoted by the Institute of Field Archaeologists.
Services include:
- Expert advice on archaeology and the planning process;
- Liaison with local authorities and archaeological contractors;
- Desk-top studies and site evaluations;
- Project designs and briefs for fieldwork and reporting;
- Administration of the tendering process for archaeological work;
- Project management and monitoring;
- Contributions to Environmental Statements;
- Witness statements for Public Enquiries.
Recent Projects:
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York University Phase 2
September 2011
Consultancy for Phase 2 of York University new campus development.
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Withernwick Wind Farm
August 2011
Archaeological consultancy for wind farm at Withernwick, East Riding.