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Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draft6.44 Wherever possible, in situ preservation is the preferred option. It may be possible, forexample, to adjust the siting of the proposed development so that the foundations donot damage the archaeological remains. There will be occasions where the quality ofthe remains and the need for the development do not justify the in situ preservation ofthe remains. In these circumstances and where the applicant is able to demonstrate thatsatisfactory arrangements have been made to excavate and record, permission will begiven.6.45 Planning permission will be refused where proposals for development fail to take account ofboth the archaeological importance of the site and the resources required to undertake theinvestigation of the remains.6.46 Investigation of archaeological remains will be undertaken by excavation, post excavationanalysis and publication. On sites where damage to the archaeological remains is minimal,or on those sites which can be regarded as expendable, investigations may be confined to awatching brief.POLICY LE10 Archaeological Field EvaluationOn all scheduled and other nationally important monuments, sites of archaeologicalsignificance and other sites of high archaeological potential, the City Council willensure that the archaeological aspects of development proposals are examinedand evaluated either before planning applications are determined or in exceptionalcircumstances by the use of condition. Planning permission will not be granted withoutadequate assessment of the archaeological implications.6.47 The City Council considers that early discussions with developers can help to reconcile theneeds of archaeology and development and reduce potential conflict. These discussionswill highlight any potentially sensitive sites and in these circumstances the City Council willrecommend that developers commission their own archaeological assessment by a qualifiedarchaeologist.6.48 A field evaluation is normally a rapid and inexpensive operation which may involve smallscale trial trenching and ground survey. Evaluations of this kind serve two purposes.Firstly, they help to define the character and extent of the archaeological deposits inthe development area and thus indicate the weight which ought to be attached to theirpreservation. On this basis, an informed decision on the planning application can bemade. Secondly, information from the field evaluation can be used to identify ways in whicharchaeological deposits can be physically preserved and/or recorded, which is possible inthe majority of cases.POLICY LE11 Enhancement of Major Archaeological SitesThe City Council will encourage proposals which enhance major archaeological sites.6.49 The Plan area includes a number of archaeological sites of major significance. Themost important of these is Hadrian’s Wall and its associated features, such as forts andmilecastles. Hadrian’s Wall is possibly the best known archaeological feature in the countyand a significant proportion of it is located in the Plan area, including some well preservedsections of the Wall itself and the fort at Birdoswald.106 September 2006
Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draft6.50 The City Council will encourage proposals for the enhancement of major archaeologicalsites, especially Hadrian’s Wall. Such enhancement works could include repairs to protectarchaeological remains from damage and interpretation of features. A notable example ofsuch interpretation work has been carried out by Cumbria County Council at BirdoswaldFort. Where appropriate the City Council will use planning obligations to promote andenhance major archaeological sites and in addition, it will encourage proposals to bebrought forward for the enhancement of other sites of archaeological and historicalimportance.Potential to strengthen this policy by identifying opportunities for promoting major sitesof archaeological importance as tourist attractions. This would also have positive effectson the local economy.POLICY LE12 Scheduled/ Nationally Important Ancient MonumentsDevelopment will not be permitted where there is an unacceptable impact on scheduledand other nationally important ancient monuments and their settings.Could be enhanced by putting more emphasis on supporting documents that wouldpromote and enhance the scheduled/nationally important ancient monument.6.51 Archaeological remains are finite, irreplaceable and in many cases fragile and vulnerable todamage. They are, however, not all of equal importance and within the Plan area the CityCouncil considers that the former walled area of the City, Hadrian’s Wall, the vallum andassociated archaeological remains are of international importance. These, together withother monuments of national importance are all worthy of preservation. The Proposals Mapshows all known scheduled and other nationally important monuments to which the Policywill apply. It should be noted that any development affecting a scheduled monument willrequire scheduled monument consent.6.52 Paragraph 8 of PPG 16: Archaeology and Planning states:‘Where nationally important archaeological remains, whether scheduled or not, and theirsettings, are affected by proposed development there should be a presumption in favour oftheir physical preservation’6.53 The City Council will make full use of its statutory powers to safeguard these archaeologicalremains and will endeavour to preserve them in situ. In exceptional cases, which canonly be decided on the merits of the individual case, where it is either not feasible or thecircumstances of the case do not justify the preservation of the remains in situ, the CityCouncil will ensure by condition and Section 106 Obligation that the archaeologicalevidence is recorded by prior excavation.6.54 Any new building or development which affects a scheduled monument and would lead tothe destruction of the archaeological remains will not be permitted. In many cases, however,it is usually possible to design schemes to minimise damage by using foundations thatraise ground levels under a proposed new structure or by careful siting of open space andlandscape areas.6.55 In the case of new buildings on the site of earlier structures recently demolished, theerection of minor extensions, or the provision of an access, gardens and service trencheswhich would not cause further damage, applications will be permitted.September 2006 107
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