ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council

3.39 Within the mediaeval burghs of Arbroath, Brechin, Forfar andMontrose areas of primary and secondary archaeologicalsignificance were identified through the Scottish Burgh Surveysundertaken in the late 1970s. This provides an indicator forprospective developers that where redevelopment is being proposedan archaeological assessment may be required prior tocommencement of works or at least a watching brief duringexcavations.Policy ER18 : Archaeological Sites of Local ImportanceWhere development proposals affect unscheduled sites ofknown or suspected archaeological interest, Angus Councilwill require the prospective developer to arrange for anarchaeological evaluation to determine the importance of thesite, its sensitivity to development and the most appropriatemeans for preserving or recording any archaeologicalinformation. The evaluation will be taken into account whendetermining whether planning permission should be grantedwith or without conditions or refused.Where development is generally acceptable and preservation ofarchaeological features in situ is not feasible Angus Councilwill require through appropriate conditions attached toplanning consents or through a Section 75 Agreement, thatprovision is made at the developer’s expense for theexcavation and recording of threatened features prior todevelopment commencing.Historic Gardens and Designed Landscapes3.40 There are many fine examples of estates, parks and gardens,which help to form the landscape quality of Angus. The contributionof these historic and designed landscapes to the appearance ofTayside is recognised in the Tayside Landscape CharacterAssessment (1999).3.41 Angus Council will seek to protect and enhance historicgardens and designed landscapes currently included in theInventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland (1989),and any others that may be identified during the plan period as wellas non-inventory sites of local or regional importance. Although it isrecognised that non-inventory sites make an important contributionto the character of the landscape of Angus, further research isrequired to determine their number and location.Inventory of Gardens andDesigned Landscapes inScotland(1989):A detailed list compiled byHistoric Scotland and ScottishNatural Heritage as being ofarchitectural or historic interest.Inventory sites in Angus include:Airlie CastleAscreavieBrechin CastleCortachy CastleEdzell CastleGlamis CastleGuthrie CastleThe GuyndHouse of DunHouse of PitmuiesKinnaird CastleAngus Local Plan Review72Finalised Plan