Sites of archaeological significance are subject to the provisions of National Planning Policy Guideline 5: Archaeology and Planning (NPPG 5), Planning Advice Note 42: Archaeology - the Planning Process and Scheduled Monument Procedures (PAN 42) and the Joint Structure Plan.

The preservation of sites of archaeological significance and their setting is a material consideration in determining planning applications, whether a monument is scheduled or not. The principal known sites are shown on the Environmental Policy Designations maps. It should be noted that there are a large number of other sites within the City that are not identified in the table but where, for instance, artefacts have been discovered. The West of Scotland Archaeology Service should be contacted for information (Address: 20 India Street, Glasgow G2 4PF, Telephone: 0141 287 8333).

1. There will be a presumption in favour of retaining, protecting, preserving and enhancing the existing archaeological heritage and any future discoveries found in the City.

2. When development is proposed that would affect a site of archaeological significance, the following will apply:

(a) the prospective developer will notify the West of Scotland Archaeology Service and the Council at the earliest possible stage in the conception of the proposal; and

(b) an assessment of the importance of the site will be provided by the prospective developer as part of the application for planning permission or (preferably) as part of the pre-submission discussions.

3. When development that will affect a site of archaeological significance is to be carried out, the following will apply:

(a) developers will be expected to make provision for the protection and preservation of archaeological deposits in situ within their developments, where possible by designing foundations that minimise the impact of the development on the remains; and

(b) where the Planning Authority deems that the protection and preservation of archaeological deposits in situ is not warranted for whatever reason, it shall satisfy itself that the developer has made appropriate and satisfactory provision for the excavation, recording, analysis and publication of the remains.

4. Where archaeological remains are discovered after a development has commenced, the following will apply:

(a) the developer will notify the West of Scotland Archaeology Service and the Council immediately, to enable an assessment of the importance of the remains to be made; and

(b) developers should make appropriate and satisfactory provision for the excavation, recording, analysis and publication of the remains. (Developers may see fit to insure against the unexpected discovery of archaeological remains during work).

The West of Scotland Archaeology Service must be consulted for all sites in each category.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY DESIGNATION 

Environmental policy designations cover the built and natural heritage of Glasgow. These areas are important because of their environmental quality, biological diversity and/or their historic, architectural or archaeological significance and contribute positively to the quality of the environment, image and diversity of the City.