Highways and pipelines are subject to different planning regulations to those for other types of development.
New road schemes are published as Draft Orders which are subject to a staged approach which will include reference to any archaeology within the proposed road scheme. These are considered by English Heritage and also the County Archaeologist.

Pipelines and other utilities, including telecommunication masts, frequently cover wide areas. Early consultation by engineers identifies and removes potential problems.
Information can be sent in digital format to engineering consultants.