1. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England PPS 15: Some Initial Views Dr Stewart Bryant Vice-Chair ALGAO:England

2. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England Brings historic environment into the mainstream planning system Strong on pre-application assessment A key role for local government and HERs Holistic view of the historic environment – reflects current and developing practice e.g. provision for undesignated historic environment Addresses most of the policy deficiencies of PPG 16 – publication, community engagement etc. Positive Aspects

3. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England Issues and Questions How does new terminology translate from old (e.g. significance=importance) ? Not all aspects of planning are holistic across the HE (reuse) Is the language robust enough to last 15-20 years ? Drafting can be improved e.g. HE 13.3

4. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England Issues and Questions The balance between economic and conservation priorities How can the climate change agenda be better incorporated ? How will it work with the wide range of planning scenarios we deal with ?

5. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England Conservation of non-designated heritage assets Almost all archaeological sites protected/conserved via the planning process are non-designated Importance/significance has to be justified in each case Value estimated at c£150 million in 2007

6. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England ALGAO casework statistics for archaeology 2006: 92 local authorities in total 7031 conditions on planning permissions (71% return) 1500 pre-determination assessments 3518 project briefs (75%) ALGAO interim statistics 2007-2008: 5555 conditions - 15% increase (49% return) 2053 project briefs – 5% increase Casework on Non-Designated Archaeology

7. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England ALGAO casework statistics for historic building recording 2006 (designated and undesignated) : 1234 conditions (71% return) 250 pre-determination building assessments 480 project briefs ALGAO interim statistics 2007-2008: 1207 conditions - 30% increase (49% return) 75% undesignated (not LBs) based on 25% returns: (553 conditions for undesignated; 221 for LBs) Casework for historic buildings

8. www.algao.org.uk Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers: England Guidance - Issues Requires more work and closer attention than the PPS Language – too tentative Title, authorship and status ? Where are EIA regs ? ALGAO has an important role in ensuring that the final published document is sufficiently robust and useable