Chapter 11 I Placemaking and Managing Development
Surveys, Test Trenching and Monitoring
Archaeological Assessment
11.205 Developers are encouraged to supply an archaeological assessment and method
11.206 Archaeological surveys, test excavation and / or monitoring will be required for development proposals in areas of archaeological importance, if the application is likely to impact upon in-situ archaeological structures or deposits. Large-scale Development (Outside the boundaries of a RMP) 11.207 Outside the Zone of Archaeological Interest of a RMP or sites listed in the Historic Environment Viewer, where in the opinion of Cork City Council a development involves major ground disturbance (sites over 0.5 hectares or linear development over 1km), archaeological conditions may be applied particularly in the vicinity of known archaeological sites.
statement outlining construction procedures. An archaeological assessment should be carried out by a suitably qualified archaeologist and should include the following: 1. A detailed account of the historical and archaeological background of the site, including examination of all relevant maps; 2. The nature, extent and locations of any archaeological fabric including industrial archaeological features or buildings within the areas proposed for demolition and redevelopment. This shall be based on detailed inspections of standing structures; 3. Identification of all constraints within the proposed development such as occupied buildings; 4. The likely impact of the proposed development on any archaeological fabric; 5. Suggested mitigation procedures for addressing these impacts, with particular reference to foundation design proposals.
Industrial Archaeology
11.208 All development proposals which impact upon industrial buildings and sites of industrial archaeological importance must be accompanied by an archaeological assessment of the building(s) and their surrounding environment. Retention and/or incorporation of industrial buildings will be encouraged. Where in exceptional circumstances demolition is permitted, a detailed building record, to include measured survey and photographs, will be required.
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