Sch. 3 Form 2: words “[or In the exercise of the delegated authority of the Diocesan Advisory Committee on]” inserted after words “At a meeting of the Diocesan Advisory Committee held on” (1.7.2022) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/155), rules 1(2), 5(6)

357

Sch. 3 Form 3A: words “Historic Buildings & Places” substituted for words “The Ancient Monument Society” (1.7.2022) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/155), rules 1(2), 5(7)(a)

358

Sch. 3 Form 3B: words “Historic Buildings & Places” substituted for words “The Ancient Monument Society” (1.7.2022) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/155), rules 1(2), 5(7)(b)

359

Rule 3.4(1A) inserted (coming into force in accordance with rule 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(3), 4(1)

360

Words in rule 3.5(1)(k) inserted (coming into force in accordance with rule 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(3), 4(2)

361

Rule 4.2(2)(ba) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(2), 2(1) (with rule 5(1))

362

Rule 4.9(7B) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(2), 2(2) (with rule 5(1))

363

Rule 5.5(3A) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(2), 2(3) (with rule 5(2))

364

Words in rule 5.5(3)(g) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(2), 4(3)

365

Rule 7.3(3) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/866), rules 1(2), 3

Jurisdiction of consistory court

Determination of questions

3.

(1) Any question as to whether a particular matter is or is not a matter that may be undertaken without a faculty under this Part is to be determined by the chancellor.

(2) The determination may be made by the chancellor on the chancellor’s own initiative or on the application of—

(a) an authorised person,

(b) in the case of a matter specified in an additional matters order, a person who may undertake the matter under the order, or

(3) The chancellor will determine the question without a hearing on consideration of such written representations (if any) as the chancellor thinks fit unless the chancellor orders that the question be determined at a hearing.

Process for consultation and obtaining advice - outline

Documents etc. to be submitted to Diocesan Advisory Committee

Initial advice from Diocesan Advisory Committee

Proposals involving changes to listed buildings: statements of significance and needs

Consultation with Historic England, amenity societies and the local planning authority in certain cases

Consultation with Church Buildings Council in certain cases

Consultation: procedure

4.7

(1) When a body is consulted under rule 4.5 or 4.6 it must be informed by letter or electronic communication that it is being consulted in accordance with that rule and that a response to the consultation will be taken into account if it is received within 42 days of the date of the letter or electronic communication.

(2) The notice must be accompanied by—

(a) the standard information in Form 1A or Form 1B;

(b) a summary of the works or other proposals being consulted on;

(d) any other documents giving particulars of the works or other proposals; and

(e) the statement of significance and the statement of needs prepared in accordance with rule 4.4.

(3) Any response to consultation undertaken under rule 4.5 or rule 4.6 which is received more than 42 days after the date of the letter or electronic communication sent under paragraph (1) need not be (but may be) taken into account.

(4) Where a body which was not informed of consultation in accordance with paragraph (1) nevertheless responds to the consultation in question, the response need not be (but may be) taken into account, regardless of when it is received.

(5) Where consultation under rule 4.5 or 4.6 is sent by means of an online system, any response to that consultation must itself, so far as is practicable, be sent by means of that online system.

Notification of material changes made in response to consultation or otherwise

4.8

(1) If intending applicants make material changes to works or other proposals (whether in response to consultation or otherwise), they must supply details of the changes made to—

(a) any body which has been consulted under rule 4.5 or 4.6;

(b) the Diocesan Advisory Committee.

(2) Any further response from a body which is supplied with details of changes under paragraph (1) must be taken into account if it is received within 21 days of the day on which the body is supplied with those details; if it is received after that period has expired it need not be (but may be) taken into account.

Notification of advice

4.9

(1) The Diocesan Advisory Committee must not give its final advice unless it is satisfied—

(a) that the preceding provisions of this part, so far as applicable, have been complied with; and

(b) it has all the information it needs in order to give its final advice, including any responses from bodies consulted under rule 4.5, 4.6 or 4.8 that have been received within the time allowed.

(2) The Diocesan Advisory Committee must give its final advice in a notification of advice in Form 2.

(3) The notification of advice must describe the works or proposals in the manner in which the DAC recommends that they should be described in the schedule of works or proposals in the petition (see rule 5.4(1)) and in the public notice (see rule 6.2(3)(a)).

(4) The notification of advice must state whether the Diocesan Advisory Committee—

(a) recommends the works or proposals for approval by the court;

(b) does not recommend the works or proposals for approval by the court; or

(5) If the notification of advice recommends the works or proposals for approval by the court it must include a statement that the advice does not constitute authority for carrying out the works or other proposals and that a faculty is required.

(6) If the notification of advice does not recommend the works or proposals for approval by the court it must include—

(a) the Committee’s principal reasons for giving that advice; and

(b) a statement that despite the Committee’s advice, the intending applicants may, if they wish, petition the court for a faculty authorising the works or other proposals.

(7) If the notification of advice does not object to the works or proposals being approved by the court—

(a) the Committee must consider whether to include its principal reasons for giving that advice; and

(b) the notification of advice must include a statement that the advice does not constitute authority for carrying out the works or other proposals and that a faculty is required.

(7A) In the case of works or proposals involving matters to which net zero guidance applies, the Committee’s advice must include a statement of—

(a) whether, in its opinion, the explanation under rule 4.2(2)(b) is adequate, and

(b) if its opinion is that the explanation is not adequate, its reasons for that opinion.

(7B) In the case of works or proposals involving the movement, removal or alteration of a statue, plaque, memorial, monument or other article because it is considered to conflict with the role of a church as a local centre of worship and mission, the Committee’s advice must include a statement of—

(a) whether, in its opinion, the explanation under rule 4.2(2)(ba) is adequate, and

(b) if its opinion is that the explanation is not adequate, its reasons for that opinion.

(8) The notification of advice must state

(a) which of the bodies mentioned in rule 4.5 or 4.6 (if any) have been consulted on the works or proposals.

(b) if any other body or person has been consulted, the name of that body or person.

(9) If the notification of advice recommends the works or proposals for approval by the court, or does not object to their being approved, in circumstances where a body consulted under rule 4.5 or 4.6 has raised objections to the works or proposals and has not withdrawn them, the notification of advice must include the Committee’s principal reasons for recommending the works or proposals for approval, or for not objecting to their being approved, despite those objections.

(10) In the case of works or proposals in respect of which an injunction or restoration order is to be sought—

(a) the Committee’s advice must be given in the form of a report or letter (instead of Form 2);

(b) paragraphs (2) to (7) and (9) do not apply (but paragraph (8) does apply).

Interim faculties and interim injunctions and restoration orders

4.10

This Part is without prejudice to the court’s power at any time to grant an interim faculty under Part 15 or an interim injunction or restoration order under rule 16.6.

Inspection of petition and associated documents

Notification of final determination to body making representations

7.3A

Where Historic England, a national amenity society or the local planning authority has made representations in respect of works or other proposals, the registrar must notify that body of the final determination in the faculty proceedings within 14 days of the determination being made.

Issue of faculty

Evidence given under this Part

General notes

List A and List B set out matters which may generally be undertaken without a faculty subject to conditions specified in Table 1 and Table 2 and, in the case of List B, subject to the archdeacon giving written notice that the matter may be undertaken. However, a matter may not be undertaken without a faculty despite being included in List A or List B if it comprises

works which involve alteration to or the extension of a listed building to such an extent as would be likely to affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest

works which are likely to affect the archaeological importance of a building or any archaeological remains within a building or its curtilage

works for all or part of which scheduled monument consent is required under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979

works which involve the extension, demolition or partial demolition of a building or the erection of a new building

a matter which gives rise to a question of law or doctrine, ritual or ceremonial or which would, if undertaken, affect the legal rights of any person

the exhumation or other disturbance of human remains

the reservation of a grave space

the sale or other disposal of an article of architectural, archaeological, artistic or historic interest

the sale of any book remaining in or belonging to a parochial library

the introduction of an aumbry or another receptacle used for the reservation of the sacrament of Holy Communion

the introduction of a monument, or the carrying out of work to a monument erected in or on, or on the curtilage of, a church or other consecrated building or on consecrated ground.

In List A and List B—

“authorised” means authorised by faculty or under List A or List B;

“church” includes a building which is included in the list maintained by the Church Buildings Council under section 38(1) of the Measure;

“curtilage”, in relation to a church, means any land (whether or not consecrated for burials) which is— part of the curtilage of the church, orif there is a church hall or other similar building subject to the faculty jurisdiction, part of the curtilage of that other building;

“fabric” means the structure of a building comprising its walls, floor and roof;

“historic”, in relation to material, means material which is of historic or architectural significance;

Advice may be sought from the Diocesan Advisory Committee as to whether material is historic material or whether an article is of architectural, archaeological, artistic or historic interest.

Application may be made to the chancellor for directions as to matters not included in List A or List B that are of such a minor nature that they may be undertaken without a faculty.

Notes on net zero guidance

Those proposing to undertake a matter without a faculty should make themselves aware of net zero guidance (that is, guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council under section 55 of the Dioceses, Pastoral and Mission Measure 2007 on reducing carbon emissions).

Where a matter to which net zero guidance applies is included in List B, the proposal sent to the archdeacon must include an explanation of how the applicants, in formulating the proposal, have had due regard to that guidance.

Form 1A

Form 1B

Form 2

Form 3A

Form 3B

Form 4A

Form 4B

Form 5

Form 6

Form 7

Form 8

Form 9

Form 10

Form 11

Form 12

Form 13

Form 14

Form 15

Form 16 for “section 21 of the Care of Churches and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1991”

Form 17

Form 18

Form 19

Form 20

Form 21

Form 22

Form 23

Form 24

Form 25

Form 26

Form 27

Matter	Specified conditions
A1. Church building etc.
(1)(a) Works of maintenance, not involving repair or substantial replacement of material, carried out as part of the regular course of care and upkeep of the building	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified if external scaffolding is to be erected
(b) works of repair not materially affecting the fabric or any historic material	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified if external scaffolding is to be erected
(2) Repairs and replacement of fittings in existing kitchens, lavatories, office accommodation and other ancillary rooms	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified if external scaffolding is to be erected
(3) Like for like repairs to window glass	The works do not include repairs to stained glass or to clear glass manufactured before 1960
(4) The repair or like for like replacement of wire mesh window guards	Only non-corroding fixings are used and, where practicable, are fixed in mortar joints
(4A) Draught proofing an external door or window	The works do not affect the overall appearance or operation of the door or window and do not involve the replacement of a component
(5) The treatment of timber against beetle or fungal activity where the church is not a listed building	The works do not involve the replacement of timber
(6) Works of maintenance, repair and adaptation (not amounting to substantial addition or replacement but including re-wiring) to existing—heating systems (including the replacement of control equipment and the insulation of pipes in the boiler room and ancillary service areas)gas, water or other services lighting installations, other electrical installations and other electrical equipment (but not the replacement of light fittings, and see matter B1(8)(b) in List B as to fittings for low-energy lamps)	The works do not involve making additions to an electrical installation
(6) Works of maintenance, repair and adaptation (not amounting to substantial addition or replacement but including re-wiring) to existing—heating systems (including the replacement of control equipment and the insulation of pipes in the boiler room and ancillary service areas)gas, water or other services lighting installations, other electrical installations and other electrical equipment (but not the replacement of light fittings, and see matter B1(8)(b) in List B as to fittings for low-energy lamps)	Any work to a gas fitting is carried out by a person who is registered on the Gas Safe Register (or is a member of another class of persons approved by the Health and Safety Executive for the purposes of Regulation 3(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998)
(6) Works of maintenance, repair and adaptation (not amounting to substantial addition or replacement but including re-wiring) to existing—heating systems (including the replacement of control equipment and the insulation of pipes in the boiler room and ancillary service areas)gas, water or other services lighting installations, other electrical installations and other electrical equipment (but not the replacement of light fittings, and see matter B1(8)(b) in List B as to fittings for low-energy lamps)	Any work to an oil-fired heating system or to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(6) Works of maintenance, repair and adaptation (not amounting to substantial addition or replacement but including re-wiring) to existing—heating systems (including the replacement of control equipment and the insulation of pipes in the boiler room and ancillary service areas)gas, water or other services lighting installations, other electrical installations and other electrical equipment (but not the replacement of light fittings, and see matter B1(8)(b) in List B as to fittings for low-energy lamps)	In the case of adaptation, the parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
7aThe replacement of a boiler in the same location and utilising an existing non-fossil fuel supply , whether with existing or similar pipe runs (See matter B1(5) in List B for replacement using different fuel supply ...)b The replacement of a flue liner	. . .
7aThe replacement of a boiler in the same location and utilising an existing non-fossil fuel supply , whether with existing or similar pipe runs (See matter B1(5) in List B for replacement using different fuel supply ...)b The replacement of a flue liner	. . .
7aThe replacement of a boiler in the same location and utilising an existing non-fossil fuel supply , whether with existing or similar pipe runs (See matter B1(5) in List B for replacement using different fuel supply ...)b The replacement of a flue liner	The works do not involve the creation of a new external flue
7aThe replacement of a boiler in the same location and utilising an existing non-fossil fuel supply , whether with existing or similar pipe runs (See matter B1(5) in List B for replacement using different fuel supply ...)b The replacement of a flue liner	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(8) The like for like replacement of roof lead or other material covering the roof of a building which is not a listed building	The original introduction of the material being replaced was authorised
(8) The like for like replacement of roof lead or other material covering the roof of a building which is not a listed building	The installation of roof insulation is considered
(8) The like for like replacement of roof lead or other material covering the roof of a building which is not a listed building	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(9) The installation of a roof alarm (including an alarm with an image capture facility)	The amount of associated cabling is kept to the minimum that is reasonably practicable
(9) The installation of a roof alarm (including an alarm with an image capture facility)	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(9) The installation of a roof alarm (including an alarm with an image capture facility)	Any work to an electrical installation is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(10) The application of forensic marking on roof lead or other material covering a roof or to rain water goods or flashings
(11) Work to an existing lightning conductor or to an earth mat connected to an existing lightning conductor	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposed work
(11) Work to an existing lightning conductor or to an earth mat connected to an existing lightning conductor	The parochial church council is satisfied that the person who is to undertake the work has the necessary skill and experience
(12) The replacement or introduction of a weathervane on a church which is not a listed building
(13) The repair, maintenance, removal, disposal or replacement of a flagpole	Only non-corroding fixings are used where a flagpole is repaired or replaced
(14) The introduction, removal or disposal of furniture, furnishings, office equipment and minor fixtures (including safes) in vestries and similar rooms	The existing use of the vestry or similar room is not changed
(14) The introduction, removal or disposal of furniture, furnishings, office equipment and minor fixtures (including safes) in vestries and similar rooms	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(15) The introduction, removal or disposal of fire extinguishers	Any instructions from the supplier or the parochial church council’s insurer in relation to their type or location is complied with
(16) The making of additions to an existing name board	The board is not a war memorial or roll of honour
(16) The making of additions to an existing name board	The addition is in the same style (including colour and materials) as existing names on the board
(17) The installation of bat boxes as part of a bat management programme
(18) The introduction of anti-roosting spikes	Only non-corroding fixings are used and, where practicable, are fixed in mortar joints
(19) The installation of bird netting to tower windows
(20) The adaptation of an existing sound reinforcement system	Any work to an electrical installation is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(20) The adaptation of an existing sound reinforcement system	In the case of a church which is a listed building, no alteration is made to existing fixings or cable runs (but see matter B1(13) in List B)
(21) The introduction of a defibrillator in a church which is not a listed building
A2. Musical instruments
(1) The introduction or disposal of musical instruments (other than pipe organs and non-portable electronic organs) and associated equipment	No article of historic or artistic interest is disposed of
(2) The routine tuning and maintenance of organs and pianos	In the case of organs, any works do not involve tonal alterations, changes to the action or major dismantling of the instrument
(3) The repair or replacement of electrical motors and humidification equipment for organs	Any work to an electrical installation is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
A3. Bells etc.
(1) The inspection and routine maintenance of bells, bell fittings and bell frames	No tonal alterations are made to any bell
(1) The inspection and routine maintenance of bells, bell fittings and bell frames	No bell is lifted from its bearings
(2) The repair and maintenance of clappers, crown staples (including re-bushing) and bell wheels	Works do not include the re-soling or re-rimming of a bell wheel
(2) The repair and maintenance of clappers, crown staples (including re-bushing) and bell wheels	No bell is lifted from its bearings
(3) The repair or replacement of bell stays, pulleys, bell ropes (including in Ellacombe apparatus), rope bosses, sliders or slider gear	No bell is lifted from its bearings
(4) The repainting of metal bell frames and metal bell fittings	No bell is lifted from its bearings
(5) The like for like replacement of a wrought iron clapper shaft
A4. Clocks
(1) The inspection and routine maintenance of clocks and clock dials	Works do not include re-painting or re-gilding of clock dials or repainting clock movements
(2) Maintenance and like-for-like repairs, without removing the clock from the church, of:ratchets, clicks and click springs on flieslocking leverspulleysbroken handsclock hammers and their springs	Works do not include re-painting or re-gilding of clock dials or repainting clock movements
(3) Replacement of:weight linessuspension springsfixings of clock dials	Works do not include re-painting or re-gilding of clock dials or repainting clock movements
(4) The reinstallation of disconnected hands and numerals	Works do not include re-painting or re-gilding of clock dials or repainting clock movements
(5) Repairs to bell cranks and clock bell hammers
(6) The upgrading of electrical control devices and programmers	Any work to an electrical installation is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
A5. Church contents
(1) The repair of woodwork, metalwork and movables	Matching materials are used
(1) The repair of woodwork, metalwork and movables	The repair does not involve any works to:woodwork or metalwork of historic or artistic interestRoyal coats of armshatchments or other heraldic achievementspaintingstextiles of historic or artistic interestchurch plate (including candlesticks and crosses)
(2) The application to articles of forensic marking	No article of historic or artistic interest is marked without first obtaining specialist advice
(3) The introduction, removal or disposal of kneelers, hassocks, pew runners and cushions	The introduction, removal or disposal of the articles does not result in a major change to the overall appearance of the church
(3) The introduction, removal or disposal of kneelers, hassocks, pew runners and cushions	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(4) The introduction, removal or disposal of—movable bookcasesbooksfree-standing noticeboardsmovable display standscruetsvases and flower standshymn boardsaltar linen (but not altar frontals or falls)flags and banners used for temporary displays (but not the laying up of flags, or the removal or disposal of flags that have been laid up)the Union flag or St George’s flag (with or without the diocesan arms in the first quarter) for flying from the churchportable audio-visual equipmentwi-fi routersequipment for card payment systems	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(4) The introduction, removal or disposal of—movable bookcasesbooksfree-standing noticeboardsmovable display standscruetsvases and flower standshymn boardsaltar linen (but not altar frontals or falls)flags and banners used for temporary displays (but not the laying up of flags, or the removal or disposal of flags that have been laid up)the Union flag or St George’s flag (with or without the diocesan arms in the first quarter) for flying from the churchportable audio-visual equipmentwi-fi routersequipment for card payment systems	No article being introduced is fixed to historic fabric
(5) The removal or disposal of—redundant sound reinforcement equipmentcarpetfree-standing chairs (but not pews, benches or stalls)	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(6) The like for like replacement of carpet or the introduction or replacement of movable floor coverings between individual pews	Only breathable material is used
(6) The like for like replacement of carpet or the introduction or replacement of movable floor coverings between individual pews	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(7) Treatment of fixtures and furniture against beetle or fungal activity	No material of historic or artistic interest is treated
(7) Treatment of fixtures and furniture against beetle or fungal activity	See matter B4(6) in List B for treatment of material of historic or artistic interest)
(8) The replacement of curtains (other than curtains and other hangings associated with an altar)	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(9) The introduction of free-standing chairs in a church which is not a listed building	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(10) The introduction, in a church which is a listed building, of additional free-standing chairs of a design which has previously been introduced in the church under the authority of a faculty	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(11) The introduction of a fixed internal noticeboard (including in a porch) in a church which is not a listed building	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
A6. Church halls and similar buildings subject to the faculty jurisdiction
(1) Works of maintenance and repair to the building and the replacement of fittings in the building
(2) The introduction, removal or disposal of furniture and fittings
(2) The introduction, removal or disposal of furniture and fittings
(3) Replacement of material covering the roof where neither the church nor the church hall or similar building is a listed building	No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(3) Replacement of material covering the roof where neither the church nor the church hall or similar building is a listed building	the installation of roof insulation is considered
(4) The introduction of a defibrillator in a building which is not a listed building
A7. Churchyard
(1) The introduction and maintenance of equipment for maintenance of the church and churchyard
(2) The repair of paths and other hard-surfaced areas, including resurfacing in the same materials and colour
(3) The introduction of unwired lighting to mark the edge of a path
(4) The maintenance of fences, walls and gates (including lychgates and stiles), not involving repair or replacement, carried out as part of the regular course of care and upkeep of the fence, wall or gate	Any new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimum
(5) Repairs to, and like for like replacement of, fences and gates other than lychgates, walls or historic railings(See matters B6(2) and (3) in List B for repairs to walls and lychgates)	Any new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimum
(6) The repair, repainting or like for like replacement of a noticeboard	The wording on the board is not changed except for the purpose of updating existing information that is included on the board
(6) The repair, repainting or like for like replacement of a noticeboard	In the case of replacement:the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements (England)) Regulations 2007 are complied with,the replacement noticeboard is not illuminated, andany new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimum
(7) The grant by the incumbent of a licence for grazing in the churchyard	The licence is in a form approved by the chancellor
(8) The disposal ... of gas and oil tanks (and associated pipe work) (See matter B6(4A) in List B for replacement of gas tanks)	No works of excavation are involved
(8) The disposal ... of gas and oil tanks (and associated pipe work) (See matter B6(4A) in List B for replacement of gas tanks)	The local planning authority is notified of the proposal
(8) The disposal ... of gas and oil tanks (and associated pipe work) (See matter B6(4A) in List B for replacement of gas tanks)	Any work to a gas fitting is carried out by a person who is registered on the Gas Safe Register (or is a member of another class of persons approved by the Health and Safety Executive for the purposes of Regulation 3(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998)
(8) The disposal ... of gas and oil tanks (and associated pipe work) (See matter B6(4A) in List B for replacement of gas tanks)	Any work to an oil-fired heating system is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(8) The disposal ... of gas and oil tanks (and associated pipe work) (See matter B6(4A) in List B for replacement of gas tanks)	. . .
(9) The introduction, replacement or disposal of a flagpole not attached to the church building	The local planning authority is notified of the proposal
(9) The introduction, replacement or disposal of a flagpole not attached to the church building	Any new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimum
(10) The introduction of a defibrillator where the church is not a listed building
(11) The installation in the churchyard or elsewhere in the curtilage of the church of an upstand with an electrical outlet mounted on it for recharging an electric vehicle, where the church is not a listed building	The upstand and outlet together do not exceed 1.6 metres in height from the level of the surface used for parking vehiclesAny new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimumThe upstand is situated in an area which may be lawfully used for off-street parkingThe upstand is not situated within 2 metres of a highwayNo more than one upstand is provided for each parking spaceThe work is carried out by a body or person who is registered with the relevant government department or other body responsible for accreditation
A8. Trees
(1) The felling, lopping or topping of a tree the diameter of any stem of which does not exceed 75 millimetres (measured over the bark at a height of 1.5 metres above ground level)	The works do not relate to any tree in respect of which a tree preservation order is in force or which is in a conservation area
(1) The felling, lopping or topping of a tree the diameter of any stem of which does not exceed 75 millimetres (measured over the bark at a height of 1.5 metres above ground level)	Regard is had to guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council as to the planting, felling, lopping and topping of trees in churchyards
(2) The lopping or topping of any tree—that is dying or dead; orhas become dangerous	Regard is had to guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council as to the planting, felling, lopping and topping of trees in churchyards
(3) The removal of dead branches from a living tree	Regard is had to guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council as to the planting, felling, lopping and topping of trees in churchyards
Matter	Specified conditions
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B1. Church building etc.
(1) Works of repair affecting the fabric or historic material	The repair does not introduce material of a type that does not already form part of the fabric or historic material that is to be repaired
(1) Works of repair affecting the fabric or historic material	The repair does not involve the substantial replacement of a major part of the fabric or of historic material
(1) Works of repair affecting the fabric or historic material	Details of any materials to be used are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter
(1) Works of repair affecting the fabric or historic material	The works do not involve any new disturbance below ground level
(1) Works of repair affecting the fabric or historic material	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified if external scaffolding is to be erected
(2) The installation of a wall offertory box	The installation does not affect historic fabric
(3) Works of external or internal redecoration (other than to areas of historic wall painting, even if already painted over)	Details of materials and colours are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter
(3) Works of external or internal redecoration (other than to areas of historic wall painting, even if already painted over)	The overall appearance of the building is not changed
(3) Works of external or internal redecoration (other than to areas of historic wall painting, even if already painted over)	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified if external scaffolding is to be erected
(4) The treatment of timber against beetle or fungal activity where the church is a listed building	The works do not involve the replacement of timber
(5) The replacement of a boiler, whether in the same or substantially the same location and utilising, whether with existing or similar pipe runs— (a) a non-fossil fuel supply in place of a fossil fuel supply, or(b) a different non-fossil fuel supply.(See matter A1(7)(a) in List A for replacement using existing non-fossil fuel supply)	Any work to a gas fitting is carried out by a person who is registered on the Gas Safe Register (or is a member of another class of persons approved by the Health and Safety Executive for the purposes of Regulation 3(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
(5) The replacement of a boiler, whether in the same or substantially the same location and utilising, whether with existing or similar pipe runs— (a) a non-fossil fuel supply in place of a fossil fuel supply, or(b) a different non-fossil fuel supply.(See matter A1(7)(a) in List A for replacement using existing non-fossil fuel supply)	Any work to an oil-fired heating system is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(5) The replacement of a boiler, whether in the same or substantially the same location and utilising, whether with existing or similar pipe runs— (a) a non-fossil fuel supply in place of a fossil fuel supply, or(b) a different non-fossil fuel supply.(See matter A1(7)(a) in List A for replacement using existing non-fossil fuel supply)	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(6) The like for like replacement of roof lead or other material covering the roof of a listed building	The original introduction of the material being replaced was authorised
(6) The like for like replacement of roof lead or other material covering the roof of a listed building	The installation of roof insulation is considered
(6) The like for like replacement of roof lead or other material covering the roof of a listed building	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(6A) The installation of roof insulation in a church which is not a listed building	The insulation material is chosen, and the method of installing the material is decided upon, after obtaining specialist advice
(7) The installation of lighting and safety equipment	The lighting or other equipment:is installed only in a part of the church (such as a tower or crypt) that is not normally visible to the public, orwhen installed will not be visible from ground level
(7) The installation of lighting and safety equipment	Any work to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(7) The installation of lighting and safety equipment	The installation will not affect any graves or vaults
(7) The installation of lighting and safety equipment	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(8)(a)The extension of an existing lighting system (b) The replacement of light fittings with fittings suitable for low-energy lamps	Any work to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(8)(a)The extension of an existing lighting system (b) The replacement of light fittings with fittings suitable for low-energy lamps	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(9) The installation of a lightning conductor or the connection of an earth mat to a lightning conductor	The parochial church council’s insurers are notified of the proposals
(9) The installation of a lightning conductor or the connection of an earth mat to a lightning conductor	The parochial church council is satisfied that the person who is to undertake the work has the necessary skill and experience
(10) The installation of closed circuit television for security purposes	Details of cameras and other equipment, their proposed location and the location of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter
(10) The installation of closed circuit television for security purposes	Regard is had to any guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council relating to privacy and the protection of personal data
(10) The installation of closed circuit television for security purposes	Any work to an electrical installation is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(11) The installation of security and fire alarms	Details of equipment, its proposed location and the location of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter
(11) The installation of security and fire alarms	Any work to an electrical installation is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(11A) The installation of equipment for receiving, or for receiving and sharing, wireless broadband services	The equipment does not adversely affect the church’s protection against lightningAny cable runs are secured so as to minimise the risk that they become looseDetails of the equipment, its proposed location and the location and securing of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matterIn the formulation of those details, regard is had to the desirability of avoiding loss of or damage to historic materialThe diocesan registrar is consulted on the terms of any proposed contract for the sharing of the wireless broadband services
(12) The installation of locks (including timed and other electronic locking devices)
(13) The installation of a sound reinforcement system or loop system (including a control desk) or the alteration of an existing system
(14) The introduction of a defibrillator in a church which is a listed building
(14A) The mounting of an electrical outlet for recharging an electric vehicle on an external wall of a church which is not a listed building	The outlet is mounted at a height not exceeding 1.6 metres from the level of the surface used for parking vehiclesAny new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimumThe wall is adjacent to an area which may be lawfully used for off-street parkingThe wall is not situated within 2 metres of a highwayThe work is carried out by a body or person who is registered with the relevant government department or other body responsible for accreditation
(15) The introduction of fixed audio-visual equipment in a church which is not a listed building	Details of equipment, its proposed location and the location of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter
(16) The removal of asbestos	Works, other than works of minor reinstatement and repair, will not be required following the removal of the asbestos
(17) The refurbishment of facilities for serving refreshments	The original introduction of the facilities being refurbished was authorised
(18) The removal of partitions or divisions that did not form part of the original construction of a church which is not a listed building
(19) The introduction of bird boxes
(20) The installation of photovoltaic panels on a church which is not a listed building or in a conservation area
B2. Bells etc.
(1) The lifting of a bell to allow the cleaning of bearings and housings	Regard is had to any guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council
(1) The lifting of a bell to allow the cleaning of bearings and housings	No modification is made to the manner in which any bell may be sounded
(1) The lifting of a bell to allow the cleaning of bearings and housings	No historic material is modified or removed
(2) The like for like replacement of—bearings and their housingsgudgeonscrown staple assemblysteel or cast iron headstockswheels	Regard is had to any guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council
(2) The like for like replacement of—bearings and their housingsgudgeonscrown staple assemblysteel or cast iron headstockswheels	The works do not involve the drilling or turning of the bell
(2) The like for like replacement of—bearings and their housingsgudgeonscrown staple assemblysteel or cast iron headstockswheels	No modification is made to the manner in which any bell may be sounded
(2) The like for like replacement of—bearings and their housingsgudgeonscrown staple assemblysteel or cast iron headstockswheels	No historic material is modified or removed
(3) The replacement of—bell boltsa wrought iron clapper shaft with a wooden-shafted clapper	Regard is had to any guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council
(3) The replacement of—bell boltsa wrought iron clapper shaft with a wooden-shafted clapper	No modification is made to the manner in which any bell may be sounded
(3) The replacement of—bell boltsa wrought iron clapper shaft with a wooden-shafted clapper	No historic material is modified or removed
(4) The treatment of timber bell frames with preservative or insecticide materials
(5) The re-pinning or re-facing of hammers in Ellacombe apparatus	Regard is had to any guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council
(5) The re-pinning or re-facing of hammers in Ellacombe apparatus	No modification is made to the manner in which any bell may be sounded
(5) The re-pinning or re-facing of hammers in Ellacombe apparatus	No historic material is modified or removed
(6) The installation of an electric silent ringing device for the training of ringers	Any work to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(6) The installation of an electric silent ringing device for the training of ringers	The device is installed in a location not normally visible to the public
(6) The installation of an electric silent ringing device for the training of ringers	No alteration is made to the fittings of the bells other than the installation of electric contacts and wires
(6) The installation of an electric silent ringing device for the training of ringers	The device does not adversely affect the church’s protection against lightning
(7) The installation of a sound control measure in a belfry	Any fixings are made into mortar
(8) The introduction of peal boards in a location not normally visible to the public
B3. Clocks
(1) Alterations to striking trains to prevent striking at night	No part of the clock movement is affected
(2) The repair or replacement of electrical or electronic clocks manufactured after 1950
B4. Church contents
(1) The repair and maintenance of church plate (including candlesticks and crosses) not of historic or artistic interest
(2) The replacement of an electronic organ (but not of a pipe organ)	The original introduction of the electronic organ being replaced was authorised
(2) The replacement of an electronic organ (but not of a pipe organ)	The replacement electronic organ is on a similar scale to the electronic organ being replaced
(3) Like for like repairs and works of conservation to a pipe organ	The archdeacon is satisfied, having regard to the advice of the diocesan advisory committee or a member or officer of the committee, that the person who is to carry out the work has the necessary skill and experience
(4) The installation of humidification equipment for a pipe organ	The archdeacon is satisfied, having regard to the advice of the diocesan advisory committee or a member of officer of the committee, that the person who is to carry out the work has the necessary skill and experience
(4) The installation of humidification equipment for a pipe organ	Any work to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(5) The replacement of carpets or other floor covering and underlay other than movable floor coverings between individual pews (see matter A5(6) in List A for like of like replacement of carpets and introduction or replacement of movable floor coverings between individual pews)	Only breathable material is used
(5) The replacement of carpets or other floor covering and underlay other than movable floor coverings between individual pews (see matter A5(6) in List A for like of like replacement of carpets and introduction or replacement of movable floor coverings between individual pews)	No article of historic or artistic interest is replaced
(6) Treatment of fixtures and furniture against beetle or fungal activity (see List A for treatment of material not of historic or artistic interest)
(7) The introduction of a book of remembrance and stand
(8) The introduction of a stand for candles
(9) The introduction of a fixed internal noticeboard (including in a porch) where the church is a listed building
(10) The introduction of an electrical heating appliance not forming part of a heating system	Details of the appliance, its proposed location and the location of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter
(10) The introduction of an electrical heating appliance not forming part of a heating system	Any work to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))
(10A) The installation of an electrical heating system for attachment to pews made in or after 1850 and which are not of historic interest	Details of the appliances, their proposed location and fixing and the location of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matterAny work to an electrical installation or electrical equipment is carried out by a person whose work is subject to an accredited certification scheme (as defined in rule 3.1(6))No article of historic or artistic interest is removed or disposed of
(11) Works of repair to altar frontals and falls	No work is carried to an article of historic or artistic interest
(12) Disposal of redundant altar frontals and falls	No article of historic or artistic interest is disposed of
B5. Church halls and similar buildings subject to the faculty jurisdiction
(1) The introduction of a defibrillator in a building which is a listed building
(2) The installation of roof insulation in a building which is not a listed building	The insulation material is chosen, and the method of installing the material is decided upon, after obtaining specialist advice
(3) The mounting of an electrical outlet for recharging an electric vehicle on an external wall of a building which is not a listed building	The outlet is mounted at a height not exceeding 1.6 metres from the level of the surface used for parking vehiclesAny new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimumThe wall is adjacent to an area which may be lawfully used for off-street parkingThe wall is not situated within 2 metres of a highwayThe work is carried out by a body or person who is registered with the relevant government department or other body responsible for accreditation
(4) The installation of photovoltaic panels on a building which is not a listed building or in a conservation area
(5) The installation of equipment for receiving, or for receiving and sharing, wireless broadband services	The equipment does not adversely affect the building’s protection against lightningAny cable runs are secured so as to minimise the risk that they become looseDetails of the equipment, its proposed location and the location and securing of any cable runs are submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matterIn the formulation of those details, regard is had to the desirability of avoiding loss of or damage to historic materialThe diocesan registrar is consulted on the terms of any proposed contract for the sharing of the wireless broadband services
B6. Churchyard etc.
(1) The introduction and removal of benches in a churchyard	No bench proposed to be introduced has an inscription on it which would not be permitted on a monument in the churchyard under the applicable churchyard regulations made or approved by the chancellor
(2) The repair or rebuilding of walls	The works do not relate to any wall which is included in the Schedule maintained for the purposes of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 or is separately listed as a building of special architectural or historic interest under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
(2) The repair or rebuilding of walls	Any new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimum
(3) The repair of lychgates	The lychgate is not separately listed as a building of special architectural or historic interest under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
(4) The introduction, replacement or alteration of a notice board	A new notice board is not illuminated
(4) The introduction, replacement or alteration of a notice board	The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements (England) ) Regulations 2007 are complied with
(4A) The replacement of gas tanks (and associated pipe work)(See matter A7(8) in List A for disposal of gas and oil tanks)	No works of excavation are involved, other than the digging of a trench which—(a) where it is underneath land used for the passage of vehicles (whether or not a public right of way), is at a depth of 600 millimetres, and(b) where it is underneath a footpath (whether or not a public right of way), is at a depth of 450 millimetresThe local planning authority is notified of the proposalAny work to a gas fitting is carried out by a person who is registered on the Gas Safety Register (or is a member of another class of persons approved by the Health and Safety Executive for the purposes of regulation 3(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998)The replacement tank is of similar dimensions and in substantially the same locationIf articulated human remains are discovered in the carrying out of the work, the work ceases, the discovery is reported to the court and the work does not resume until the court so orders
(5) The introduction of a defibrillator where the church is a listed building	Any new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimum
(5A) The installation in the churchyard or elsewhere in the curtilage of the church of an upstand with an electrical outlet mounted on it for recharging an electric vehicle, where the church is a listed building	The upstand and outlet together do not exceed 1.6 metres in height from the level of the surface used for parking vehiclesAny new disturbance below ground level is kept to a minimumThe upstand is situated in an area which may be lawfully used for off-street parkingThe upstand is not situated within 2 metres of a highwayNo more than one upstand is provided for each parking spaceThe work is carried out by a body or person who is registered with the relevant government department or other body responsible for accreditation
(6) The introduction of stands for bicycles
(7) The resurfacing of paths and other hard-surfaced areas using different materials or colour where the church is not a listed building
(8) The introduction of hand rails to steps or paths
(9) The digging of a cable trench and the installation of cables, and the attachment of wiring, in the trench.	A plan showing the proposed route of the trench is submitted to the archdeacon when the archdeacon is consulted on the proposal to undertake the matter and the archdeacon approves the route proposedNo cables exceed low voltage (as defined by the regulations on electrical wiring published by the British Standards Institution)Where the trench is underneath land used for the passage of vehicles (whether or not a public right of way), the depth of the trench is 600 millimetresWhere the trench is underneath a footpath (whether or not a public right of way), the depth of the trench is 450 millimetresIf articulated human remains are discovered in the carrying out of the work, the work ceases, the discovery is reported to the court and the work does not resume until the court so orders
B7. Trees
(1) The planting of trees	Regard is had to the guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council as to the planting, felling, lopping and topping of trees in churchyards
(2) The felling of a tree—that is dying or dead; orhas become dangerous	In the case of any tree in respect of which a tree preservation order is in force or which is in a conservation area, section 206 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (which provides for the planting of replacement trees) is complied with
(2) The felling of a tree—that is dying or dead; orhas become dangerous	Regard is had to the guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council as to the planting, felling, lopping and topping of trees in churchyards
(3) All other works to trees (whether or not prescribed in List A) except felling	If applicable, the law relating to the preservation of trees in respect of which a tree preservation order is in force or which are in a conservation area is complied with
(3) All other works to trees (whether or not prescribed in List A) except felling	Regard is had to the guidance issued by the Church Buildings Council as to the planting, felling, lopping and topping of trees in churchyards

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