Historic Environment

Planning and Archaeology

The County Archaeology Service provides archaeological advice to local planning authorities in Hampshire.

This can involve correspondence regarding policy and development management, as well as contact with planning officers, applicants and archaeological contractors.

The documents below provide some basic advice regarding the policy framework, service standards and procedures which exist and are intended to answer some of the frequently asked questions that arise.

Archaeology and Planning: Guidance for Contractors

Archaeology and Planning: Guidance for Developers

Archaeology and Planning: Guidance for Planners

Archaeology and Planning: Guidance for Policy Planners

Field archaeologist at work