Area of archaeological importance
Screen
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.
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What is the 'Area of archaeological importance' consideration?
AAIs are formal legal designations under national law, used only in specific historic cities.
They are rare — only in parts of Canterbury, Chester, Exeter, Hereford, and York
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Is there legislation that defines 'Area of archaeological importance'?
Yes
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What is the legislation that defines 'Area of archaeological importance'?
Defined in law under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
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What is the specific part of the legislation that describes how a 'Area of archaeological importance' gets designated?
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What is the specific part of the legislation that requires the publication of 'Area of archaeological importance'?
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Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Area of archaeological importance'?
Designated by the Secretary of State
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Which organisations do we think should publish the data?
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Is the Area of archaeological importance a trigger?
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Is the Area of archaeological importance something to consult during plan making?
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Is there any Area of archaeological importance data already available?
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Do we think the data should come from a single source?
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Will a data standard be required?