CIfA has launched a brand-new free guide for small developers and homeowners to help them navigate their way through the planning process in relation to archaeology discovered during construction work. Archaeological Works: a Guide for Construction Companies and Householders should prove an invaluable aid for those modifying or extending a property, building a single or very small number of homes, or a small commercial development.
The guide provides advice on a wide variety of areas relating to archaeology and planning regulations, from how to engage the services of a professional archaeologist to advice on considerations relating to the costs involved in archaeological investigations.
There is a useful jargon-busting guide to the types and nature of archaeological work that may need to be undertaken, as well as advice on legal obligations and regulations unrelated to the planning system.
Alongside this guide, CIfA has also produced some useful FAQs to support you in understanding more about your development and archaeology.
So if you’re a small developer or homeowner, or an archaeologist who knows someone who may need a little help or advice, download Archaeological Works: a Guide for Construction Companies and Householders
For those involved in larger-scale housing development, infrastructure or power-generation projects, CIfA has produced a guide specifically for them: Professional Archaeology: a Guide for Clients
