Area of archaeological importance

Screen

Stages

• Backlog
• Screen
• Research

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These are the questions we answer during the Screen stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Area of archaeological importance consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

• What is the 'Area of archaeological importance' consideration?

• Is there legislation that defines 'Area of archaeological importance'?

• Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Area of archaeological importance'?

• Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

• Is the Area of archaeological importance a trigger?

• Is the Area of archaeological importance something to consult during plan making?

• Is there any Area of archaeological importance data already available?

• Do we think the data should come from a single source?

• Will a data standard be required?