John Finlayson
Environment Department
Development Services
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Town Hall
King Street
London W6 9JU
Your Ref:
2011/2001/OUT
Our Ref:
New LAG13/188
Direct Dial:
0207-973-3732
Direct Fax:
0207-973-3792
16 February 2016
Dear Mr Finlayson,
NPPF Chapter 12
Re: Earls Court Redevelopment, H&F Application 2 (2011/2001/OUT) & K&C
Application 1 (PP/11/01937)
http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Directory/Environment_and_Planning/Planning/Planning_applications/Planning_advice/161179_Earls
_Court_planning_application.asp
Recommendation of Archaeological Condition to secure programme of archaeological
work
Thank-you for your consultation on the above redevelopment which includes two outline
applications (H&F Ref: 2011/02001/OUT & K&C Ref: PP/11/01937. I have already
submitted a response with regards to archaeology on the Seagrave Road car-park site
under H&F Ref: 2011/02000/FUL dated 05.09.11 & 16.01.12.
I note the application includes an Environmental Statement Volume 1 Chapter 11 (URS,
June 2011) relating to buried heritage assets and a copy of a desk-based Historic
Environment Assessment report located in ES Volume III: Appendix E (MoLA, May
2011). I have assessed both documents in light of the proposals & against the Greater
London Historic Environment Record (GLHER).
The report confirms that survival of archaeological remains on the two application sites is
likely to be highly variable (see Fig 11-1). Potential is highlighted for late-medieval,
post-medieval and industrial archaeological remains including those of former railway
structures. There is also potential for palaeo-environmental remains & possible peat
layers within surviving alluvial deposits.
As the proposals will impact upon these & other heritage assets, I advise further
information is required in the form of a field evaluation including geo-archaeological
assessment. This will test the presence/absence, level of survival and significance of
those remains present. The evaluation is to be undertaken by a suitably qualified
Registered Archaeological Organisation, in accordance with an approved Written Scheme
of Investigation. The results will be used to form an appropriate mitigation strategy. Any
geotechnical investigations should also be archaeologically monitored to inform the
evaluation process.
In addition to the below-ground requirements, I recommend a programme of historic
building recording is undertaken prior to demolition/alteration works of those buildings
highlighted of interest in the site appraisal & building assessment documents. This
should be undertaken in accordance with English Heritage guidelines 2006 to at least
Level 2-3, as appropriate. Again this is to be undertaken by a suitably qualified historic
buildings analyst in accordance with an approved Written Scheme of Investigation.
I therefore recommend the following condition be attached to any permission granted on
both applications:
Reason
Heritage assets of archaeological interest may survive on the site. The
planning authority wishes to secure the provision of archaeological
investigation and the subsequent recording of the remains prior to
development, in accordance with recommendations given by the borough
and in NPPF, Chapter 12.
Condition
A) No development shall take place until the applicant has secured the
implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance
with a Written Scheme of Investigation which has been submitted by the
applicant and approved by the local planning authority. The fieldwork is to
comprise of 1) Archaeological Evaluation; 2) Geo-archaeological
assessment 3) Appropriate Mitigation based on the results of 1&2 above;
4) Historic Building Recording based on results of completed Buildings
Appraisal/Assessment
B) No development or demolition shall take place other that in accordance
with the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under Part (A).
C) The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and
post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the
programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under
Part (A), and the provision made for analysis, publication and
dissemination of the results and archive deposition has been secured.
Informative
The development of this site is likely to damage heritage assets of
archaeological interest. The applicant should therefore submit detailed
proposals in the form of an archaeological project design. The design
should be in accordance with the appropriate English Heritage guidelines.
The archaeological works shall be carried out by a suitably qualified investigating body
acceptable to the Local Planning Authority. Details can be found on
www.archaeologists.net
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any queries. This advice relates
solely to archaeological matters.
Yours Sincerely,
Diane Abrams MA PgDip MIFA
Archaeology Advisor
Greater London Archaeology Advisory Service
Westminster & West London Team
National Planning: London office
diane.abrams@english-heritage.org.uk
cc: Allison Flight
cc: Paul Goodacre
cc: Helena Benes
cc: Sheila Stones
Strategic Developments Team Leader, K&C
Conservation Team Lb Hammersmith & Fulham
Conservation Team, K&C
HBAA, English Heritage