Archaelolgical Sites and Monuments

Areas of Special Archaeological Interest are non-statutory designations but are included in the Department's Development Plans and seek to identify distinctive areas of the historic landscape in Northern Ireland. Council is consulted by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency on the designation of these sites.

The preservation of an archaeological site or monument and its setting is a material consideration in determining planning applications. These aspects of archaeological sites are covered in PPS6 - Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage.