The Historic Monuments (Class Consents) Order (Northern Ireland) 2001

Article 3

SCHEDULE Classes or descriptions of works for the execution of which scheduled monument consent is granted by Article 3 of this Order

Class 1. Agricultural, horticultural and forestry works

Permitted works:

Agricultural, horticultural and forestry works of the same kind as those previously carried out lawfully in the same location and on the same spot within that location within the period of three years immediately preceding the date on which the works commence; but excluding works falling into one or more of the following categories—

Works not permitted:

(a) in the case of land, any works likely to disturb the soil of any part of that land, including ploughing and the management of stock leading to erosion;

(b) sub-soiling, drainage works, the planting or uprooting of trees, hedges or shrubs, the stripping of topsoil, tipping operations, or the commercial cutting and removal of peat;

(c) the demolition, removal, extension, alteration or disturbance of any scheduled monument;

(d) the erection of any building or structure;

(e) in the case of works other than domestic gardening works, the laying of paths, hard-standings or foundations for buildings or the erection of fences or other barriers.

Class 2. Works of repair or maintenance to a canal

Permitted works:

Works of repair or maintenance to a canal, being works which do not involve a material alteration to a scheduled monument, which are essential for the purpose of ensuring the functioning of a canal.

Class 3. Works for the repair or maintenance of machinery

Permitted works:

Works for the repair or maintenance of machinery, forming part of a scheduled monument, being works which do not involve a material alteration to the scheduled monument.

Class 4. Works urgently necessary for safety or health

Permitted works:

Works which are urgently necessary in the interests of safety or health provided that—

(a) the works are limited to the minimum measures immediately necessary; and

(b) notice in writing justifying in detail the need for the works is given to the Department as soon as reasonably practicable.

Class 5. Works carried out under certain agreements concerning historic monuments

Permitted works:

Works for the maintenance or protection of a scheduled monument or its amenities, being works executed in accordance with the terms of a written agreement between the occupier of the monument and the Department under Article 19 of the Order.