The Church of England’s new Building Management Portal is now live. Find out more information about the Portal and what it means to you.
Most works to church buildings, contents, or grounds require approval under Faculty Jurisdiction. Minor works may fall under Lists A & B, which allow for simpler permissions.
Find out more
- You now need to use the Church of England Building Management Portal to submit applications. For more information read this update from the DAC team.
- For assistance on preparing statements of significance and needs, please use the Church Buildings Council section on the Church of England website.
- Check with your local council as to planning permissions before proceeding.
For more support, you can contact Jacqui or Joanne at dac@bathwells.anglican.org.
Following the recommendation of the DAC for queries relating to petition forms and further legal process, please contact the Registry Manager. Email: sarah.williams@stoneking.co.uk.
Some changes can be approved under List B, while others need full Faculty approval.
What is List B?
- Covers minor repairs and like-for-like replacements (e.g., replacing roof tiles, fixing drains, restoring an existing feature).
- Requires Archdeacons’ approval and initial DAC review.
- Applied for via the new Building Management Portal. Find out more about the portal.
- Needed for major alterations (e.g., new heating systems, pew removals, structural work).
- Reviewed by the DAC and decided by the Chancellor.
- Requires Statements of Significance & Need to justify changes. Templates to help you prepare these documents can be found on the Church of England website.
Who to contact
If you would like more information, please contact the DAC team.