Changing churches : a practical guide to the faculty system / Charles Mynors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mynors, Charles, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church buildings--Remodeling.

Church buildings.

Church facilities--Remodeling.

Church facilities.

Buildings--Repair and reconstruction.

Buildings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (465 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] : Bloomsbury, 2016.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

This book de-mystifies the whole process of carrying out works to churches. It explains what consents are needed; how they can be applied for; and on what basis applications are decided. The author explores many of the detailed issues that may arise in practice - whether the proposal is to move a shelf in the vestry or to embark on a major refurbishment of the whole church. Topics covered include heating, lighting, access for the less mobile, toilets, kitchens, security, storage, repairs and maintenance. The impact of change on the congregation is considered, as well as the particular problems that may arise where new facilities or new uses are introduced. This indispensable guide highlights issues to consider when contemplating changes and helps the reader to navigate the complex legal and practical processes involved in carrying out works to churches.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Foreword; Preface; List of flowcharts; Abbreviations; Part I Introduction; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Outline; 1.2 General principles; 1.3 The need for consent; 1.4 The sources of the procedural and other requirements; 1.5 How to use this book; 1.6 Buildings of denominations other than the Church of England; 2 Who's Who; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The parish; 2.3 The local community; 2.4 Diocesan committees and officers; 2.5 National church bodies; 2.6 Historic England and the national amenity societies; 2.7 The archdeacon; 2.8 The consistory court, the chancellor and the registry

2.9 Planning authorities3 Special Designations; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Churches of special architectural or historic interest; 3.3 Conservation areas; 3.4 Archaeology; 3.5 Protected trees and wildlife; Part II Faculties and Other Consents; 4 The Need for a Faculty; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 General principles; 4.3 Minor matters; 4.4 The need for a faculty for particular categories of works; 4.5 Other buildings; 4.6 Churchyards and cemeteries; 5 Seeking a Faculty; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 General principles; 5.3 Consulting the diocesan advisory committee (DAC)

5.4 Consulting the amenity bodies and others5.5 The faculty petition; 5.6 Proposals for works in churchyards; 5.7 Buildings on the CBC list; 5.8 Seeking a licence for temporary minor reordering; 6 Responses to a Faculty Petition; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Action by the registry on receipt of a petition; 6.3 Representations and objections; 6.4 Response by petitioners to representations and objections; 7 The Decision on a Faculty Petition; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Decision-making: preliminary points; 7.3 Unopposed petitions; 7.4 Conditions; 7.5 Opposed petitions; 7.6 Oral hearings

7.7 Procedure following the grant of a faculty8 Faculty Appeals; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Initial procedure; 8.3 An appeal in the provincial courts; 8.4 Appeals in cases involving doctrine, ritual or ceremonial; 8.5 Further appeal; 9 Planning Permission and Other Consents; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The need for planning permission; 9.3 Applications for planning permission; 9.4 Works that need both a faculty and planning permission; 9.5 Works affecting protected trees and wildlife; 9.6 Other regulations; 10 Urgent Works; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Adjustments to normal procedures in cases of urgency

10.3 Interim faculties10.4 Demolition; 10.5 Removal of articles to a place of safety; 10.6 Planning permission for urgent works; 11 Unauthorized Works; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Confirmatory faculties; 11.3 Restoration orders; 11.4 Injunctions; 11.5 Enforcement by the local planning authority; Part III Issues Arising in Particular Cases; 12 General Issues to be Considered; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 A church as a centre of worship and mission; 12.3 A church as a building of architectural or historic interest; 12.4 The need to provide equal access for all; 12.5 Funding; 12.6 Evidential matters

13 The Interior of a Church

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 13, 2016).

ISBN:

1-4411-2169-2