Are archaeologists bidding for more archaeology on even modest projects?
I came across this requests (excerpted) from the Derby County Cuoncil archaeologist, which includes a request that that analysis, publication and dissemination be included as part of a "modest" "monitoring" process - presumably at the cost of the developer.
This is for a development of 2 dwellings and one building conversion in a former farmyard on the possible edge of a medieval village centre.
I have not seen this before. Is this unusual?
Leaving aside that the comment is a little ungrammatical, the Council appear to have ignored it as there is no Condition relating to Archaeology.
The Bat Men are engaged, however.
http://planning.bolsover.gov.uk/WAM/doc/Decision-2068853.pdf
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