On an archaeological site classified as national cultural heritage (art. 19)

Archaeological sites classified as national cultural heritage in accordance with Article 19 of the amended Law of 25 February 2022 on cultural heritage (download the list (Pdf, 83 Kb)) may not be subject to any modification, repair, restoration or development work, particularly at ground or sub-ground level (earthworks, excavation, construction or demolition work) without prior authorisation from the Minister of Culture.
 

In order to apply for ministerial authorisation for work on archaeological sites classified as national cultural heritage, please contact the Service du suivi archéologique de l'aménagement du territoire at INRA as soon as possible: amenagement@inra.etat.lu.
 

The documents to be attached to the application for authorisation to carry out work on an archaeological site classified as national cultural heritage are:

• The assessment application form (download the form (Pdf, 354 Kb)) ;
• General photographs of the archaeological site classified as national cultural heritage, as well as detailed photographs relating to the planned work ;
• A complete survey of the interior and exterior of the classified archaeological site ;
• Construction plans for all levels, including the basement ;
• An assessment of the damage and alterations inflicted on the classified archaeological site ;
• A site plan at a minimum scale of 2:100, clearly showing in different colours the existing elements, those to be demolished and rebuilt, exterior features, walls, fences, ramps, as well as existing and proposed plantings ;
• Longitudinal and transversal cross-sections illustrating the existing topography, proposed modifications to the site’s topography, retaining walls to be built and clear height levels ;
• Studies and analyses previously conducted on the archaeological site classified as national cultural heritage.

Ministerial authorisation may be subject to specific directives depending on the nature of the site and/or the proposed works. Authorised projects must be carried out under the supervision of INRA  The owner of a property classified as national cultural heritage may be eligible for project management assistance.

Deadlines

Applications for authorisation to carry out development projects must be submitted in writing to the Minister of Culture before the work is due to start. The Minister of Culture may request the opinion of the commission before making a decision, which must be received by the interested party within four months from the date of the reception of the complete application for authorisation to carry out the project. Once this period has elapsed, the application is deemed to have been approved.