Planning Advice and Archaeology

The County Historic Environment and Archaeology Service is responsible for providing advice on planning matters to the County and District Councils, (outside Worcester City, which has separate provision). Below are a series of leaflets providing information on how archaeology and the historic environment interact with the planning process and who is responsible for the various stages involved.  Archaeology is now an integral part of the planning process (through national government guidance and codes of practice, the Regional Spatial Strategy and Local Development Frameworks).

• Information for Agents and Applicants - Historic Environment and Planning  (1.1 MB)
• Planning Advice charges  (38 KB)
• Choosing an Archaeological Contractor  (64 KB)
• Standards and Guidance for Archaeological Projects  (5.2 MB)
• Advice for Elected Members of Parish, District and County Councils 
  (315 KB)
• Planning Policy Statement 5: Planning for the Historic Environment 
  (322 KB)
• Planning and the Historic Environment  (3 MB)

General information on the planning policies guiding historic environment protection can be found on the Planning Portal.  General information on Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Scheduled Monuments can be found on the English Heritage website.

If you have any queries or would like further information on any of these issues, please contact the Historic Environment Planning Advisor.

If you live in Worcester City, please contact the City Archaeologist at Worcester City Council on archaeology@worcester.gov.uk