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by RossM 3670 days ago
In the City at least, I think there are a number of procedures in place for this.

In order to get planning permission, developers need to do a historical/archaeological evaluation [0]. Occasionally I've seen notices to contractors at sites that warn work is to be halted if bones/pottery are found. I'm sure the nearby universities get involved with this as well.

[0]: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/environment-and-pla...