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Desk based Archaeological Assessment

Last updated October 29, 2026.

Local validation checklist code B25

  1. When you'll need to provide this
  2. What you'll need to include
  3. Why we need it

When you'll need to provide this

You may need to include this if you're submitting your planning application to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

These requirements apply to applications sumittted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils.

Proposals within areas of archaeological importance or heritage asset with archaeological interest.

Typical proposals

The desk based archaeological assessment planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:

New house; New housing development; Commercial development; Industrial or warehouse development

What you'll need to provide

What you'll need to include in your application

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

Desk-based Archaeological assessment and where necessary, a field evaluation.

Why we need you to provide this

Why we need you to include this in your application.

For applications submitted to either Swale or Maidstone borough councils

Identifying early in the application process any archaeological matters that may be raised, could negate the need to conditions.