The Faculty Jurisdiction (Care of Places of Worship) Rules 2000

Consultation with English Heritage

2.1  The likely effect of the works for which a faculty is sought will determine whether or not English Heritage should be consulted.

(i) Grade I or II*

• Even small alterations to the structure of a church listed Grade I or II* can affect the character of the building. These include the introduction of different materials or features, the covering over or removal of parts of the structure, changing the composition of existing elements such as stained glass windows, sub-division or additions to the fabric as well as removal of elements or piercing through historic fabric. Consultation should take place in respect of any alteration or extension within paragraph 1(a);

(ii) Grade II

• Consultation should take place for a Grade II church in respect of alteration within paragraph (1)(a) which comprises the demolition or removal of all or a substantial part of the structure of the interior. For this purpose the structure of the interior includes principal internal elements such as a staircase, gallery, load-bearing wall, floor structure or roof structure and major internal fixtures such as fixed pews, a rood screen or an organ;

(iii) Archaeology

• Consultation should take place in respect of works within paragraph 1(b) affecting any church or its curtilage.