The Church of England has introduced the Building Management Portal, a new national digital system for managing applications relating to works on churches, their contents, and churchyards. The portal will replace the Online Faculty System. It will be used for List A, List B, and faculty applications.
It has been designed to make the application process easier to follow and to improve consistency in the way casework is managed, providing clearer information about application stages, supporting documents and the actions needed as an application progresses. The system is intended to support both day-to-day application management and the wider stewardship of church buildings by improving how information is recorded, shared and used.
Watch a video explaining how to register on the Building Management Portal.
Register on the Building Management Portal
Looking for some guidance in managing your project. Take a look at our brief checklist or download our detailed guide.
Step 1: Develop your vision
Establish a clear and compelling project vision that is owned by the Parochial Church Council (PCC) that has been developed with input from the congregation and wider community.
Step 2: Seek advice
Ensure you receive professional guidance from the right advisers at the right time and secure competitive and detailed quotations from reliable contractors.
Step 3: Apply for permission
Understand and secure all necessary permissions for your project.
You can track the progress of your project on the new Church of England Building Management Portal.
Step 4: Identify potential sources of funding
Develop a robust funding plan to finance the project.
Step 5: Delivery
Execute the project efficiently and keep stakeholders engaged.
You can download a more in depth version of this checklist below.
Who to contact
If you need advice or guidance on church buildings and related matters, use our request support form to get in touch with our Church Buildings Adviser, who can provide expert support and answer your queries.