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Sites of archaeological interest - designation

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A decision made (27.06.07) to endorse the recommendation of Jersey Heritage Trust to designate Sites of Archaeological Interest

Subject:

Sites of archaeological interest: designation

Decision ref:

MD-PE-2007-0151

Exempt clause(s):

None

Type of report:

Written and oral

Report file ref:

3/04/12

Person giving report (if oral): Roger Hills and Kevin Pilley

Written report – author: Roger Hills and Kevin Pilley

Written Report Title: Sites of archaeological interest: designation

Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment;

1. Endorsed the recommendation of JHT to designate Sites of Special Interest and Archaeological Sites and to define Areas of Archaeological Potential, as set out in the JHT report and schedule at Appendix 1;

2. Acknowledged the considerable work and effort of JHT in collating and producing the schedule of sites of archaeological interest;

3. Endorsed the proposed processes for designation and definition of the proposed sites of archaeological interest and accordingly:

a. authorised officers to prepare Notices of Intent to designate those sites to be defined as SSI and AS, and;

b. authorised officers to undertake the relevant consultation in relation to the definition of AAPs as supplementary planning guidance, in the form of a White Paper.

Reason(s) for decision:

  1. The sites proposed for designation satisfy the relevant criteria for such as set out in the adopted and published supplementary planning guidance Archaeology and Planning (January 2007);
  2. The decision accords and contributes to the attainment of the Minister’s obligations under law, international convention and the Strategic Plan;
  3. The decision satisfies the requirements of law under Articles 6 and 51 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002, and the Code of Practice on Public Consultation.

Action required:

  1. Prepare a letter to JHT which acknowledges the considerable work and effort of JHT in collating and producing the schedule of sites of archaeological interest;
  2. Prepare Notices of Intent for all those sites to be designated as SSI and AS;
  3. Prepare and undertake consultation in accord with Code of Practice on Public Consultation for the definition of AAPs as supplementary planning guidance.

Signature:

(Minister/ Assistant Minister)

Date of Decision:

 

 

 

 

 

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