Written Question · S1W-17027 · Session 1
Whether it will review permitted development rights under the planning laws in order to ensure that permitted developments which raise arch…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will review permitted development rights under the planning laws in order to ensure that permitted developments which raise archaeological issues are fully scrutinised and, where appropriate, made conditional upon developer-funded excavations.
The answer
National Planning Policy Guideline (NPPG) 5: Archaeology and Planning acknowledges that some development which is permitted development may give rise to a real and specific threat to a scheduled monument or other significant archaeological site, or their setting. It goes on to say that in such cases planning authorities may wish to consider the use of their powers under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 to withdraw particular permitted development rights.We have no plans to revise or augment these arrangements or guidance.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-17027 by reference.