The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016

Written scheme of investigation

16.—(1) No part of construction compound 5 is to be constructed or used until a programme of archaeological work including a written scheme of investigation has been submitted to and approved by the relevant planning authority. The written scheme of investigation must include—

(a) a programme and methodology of site investigation and recording;

(b) a programme for post investigation assessment;

(c) provision for analysis of the site investigation recording;

(d) provision for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation;

(e) provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation; and

(f) nomination of a competent person or organisation to undertake the work set out within the written scheme of investigation.

(2) Construction compound 5 is not to be constructed or used other than in accordance with the written scheme of investigation approved under sub-paragraph (1).

(3) The site investigation and post investigation assessment is to be completed in accordance with the programme set out in the written scheme of investigation approved under sub-paragraph (1).