Joint guidance issued by English Heritage (EH), Historic Scotland (HS) and Cadw, outlines issues to consider when developing wave and tidal energy with particular reference to national policy and the potential affects on heritage assets and underwater archaeology.
English Heritage writes:
The guidance is intended for wave and tidal energy developers; regulators; curators; environmental and engineering consultants; and archaeological contractors/consultants. It is intended to provide an introduction both to wave and tidal energy and to the historic environment, and to present guidance on specific issues where there is a common interest in achieving resolution. The guidance is intended to enable all parties to engage with the historic environment constructively; to help provide clarity in relation to planning; to avoid circumstances in which heritage assets become an unreasonable or unexpected constraint; and to create greater certainty for all concerned.
This guidance was commissioned as part of the National Heritage Protection Plan work in mitigating the impact of energy generation on heritage.
See also the IHBC newsblog articles on renewable energy: LINK
Download the Guidance: LINK
