Historic Environment Development and planning fees

Non-planning advice services

Forestry advice

We provide archaeological advice for forestry proposals and plans. This may include:

  • survey requirements
  • approval of archaeological reports
  • advice on mitigation strategies

Service

Fee (excluding VAT)

Forestry advice

£166 per hour or part hour

Utilities advice

We provide archaeological advice for non-planning utility consultations. The fee depends on whether archaeological mitigation is needed.

Service

Fee (excluding VAT)

No archaeological implications

£166 per hour or part hour

Archaeological mitigation required

£254 per hour or part hour

We may waive charges if the proposal is mostly within an active planning application area.

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