Faculty and List B Permissions

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.

Key Steps for Applications

Use the Church of England Online Faculty System to submit applications.
Petitioners need to register on the online faculty system. To register please follow this link. This will sent to the DAC team for approval. Please ensure to select the name of the church.
For assistance on preparing statements of significance and need, please use the Church Buildnings Council 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.

Downloads:

List A & B Permissions and Faculty Jurisdiction Rules

Following the recommendation of the DAC for queries relating to petition forms and further legal process, please contact the Registry Manager at Sarah.Williams@stoneking.co.uk.

Understanding Faculties and List B Permissions

Some changes can be approved quickly 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 Archdeacon approval, but no DAC review.
Applied for via the Online Faculty System.

What is a Faculty?

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.

Church of England Church Buildings Council.

Downloads

Standard document list for Faculty applications.

Who to contact

If you would like more information, please contact our DAC team.