Watching Brief

A watching brief is usually the lowest level of archaeological intervention required as a planning condition. They are usually requested by local authorities when previous investigations (such as desk-based assessments or evaluations) have revealed the potential for remains which may be of archaeological interest. In these cases a watching brief is usually the most cost effective way to minimise the potential archaeological risk of a development project, and fulfils your obligations as a developer.

A watching brief comprises the presence of one or more archaeologists on site, recording, drawing and photographing archaeological remains as building works reveal them.

Whether you are building an extension to your home, or undertaking a large-scale road scheme, Dyfed Archaeological Trust can help you fulfil any archaeological planning condition placed on your development, with minimum time and minimum fuss. Our all-inclusive package includes a written scheme of investigation as requested by the Local Planning Authority (LPA), as well as a comprehensive report acceptable to the LPA’s regional archaeological advisor: a necessary requirement to discharge your planning condition.

For further information and competitive quotations on any of our services contact:

Pete Crane MIFA, Project Manager p.crane@dyfedarchaeology.org.uk
Direct line 01558 825985

Duncan Schlee MSc, Project Manager d.schlee@dyfedarchaeology.org.uk
Direct line 01558 825984