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Archaeological Risk Screening
NPPF Section 16 — archaeological potential assessment and desk-based assessment requirements
Archaeological Risk Assessment Results
Archaeological Potential
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Potential Score
Score breakdown details
Development Impact
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Impact Score
Groundworks and scale factors
Risk Assessment
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Combined Risk
Risk level assessment
Period Assessment
Investigation Requirements
Suggested Planning Conditions
Mitigation Measures Proposed
About this tool: Archaeology
Archaeological risk screening — HER records check, period assessment, investigation requirements, and desk-based assessment triggers.
When to use it
Use when your site is in an Archaeological Priority Area, near known heritage assets, or involves significant groundworks in historically sensitive areas.
Policy and guidance it draws on
NPPF heritage policies HE5-HE7
Part of Site Intelligence
Use these tools early in your project to understand what environmental, heritage, and ecological constraints affect your site. The results will determine which technical reports you need and shape your application strategy.
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