Watching briefs are usually requested by Local Planning Authority Archaeologists following the approval of a planning application.

These monitoring services are conducted as a formal programme of observation and investigation during any operation carried out for non-archaeological reasons, for a wide range of developments from small-scale home extensions to large developments and extraction sites.

Bournemouth Archaeology has carried out a large number of watching briefs throughout the UK and we understand the commercial pressures and constraints on developments.

Our team of archaeologists provide a reliable, cost-effective service working alongside sub-contractors to reduce delays to ground-works schedules and keep costs to a minimum, and ensure the discharge of planning conditions.