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Faculty system

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A brief overview

Faculty applications are governed by the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015 as amended by the Faculty Jurisdiction Rules of 2019, 2022 and 2023


The overall principles of the faculty system are as follows:

  • Parishes must obtain the relevant level of authorisation in advance of any work

  • The parish must submit full details of the proposals: i.e. drawings, specifications and photographs.

  • The parish must explain why the work is needed

  • The parish must explain the significance of the fabric/area/building affected

  • The parish must, by law, undertake any necessary consultation. The DAC office will undertake any consultation with amenity societies on behalf of the parish, but the parish should undertake any required local planning authority consultation.

  • The DAC will consider each formal application and make one of three recommendations to the Diocesan Chancellor of the Consistory Court:

    • Recommend the works or proposals for approval by the Court; or

    • Does not object - this indicates some DAC reservations; or

    • Does not recommend - this indicates strong DAC reservations

  • Any work subject to a faculty application must be communicated to the wider public through public notices

  • Any representations from the public, statutory consultees or other interest groups will be taken into due consideration by the Diocesan Chancellor before a final decision on the faculty is reached

Diocese of Chester

The Diocese of Chester is the Church of England primarily in Cheshire – but also covers some areas outside the county.
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (no. 00007826) and a registered charity (no. 248968)
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance. Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4GE. Telephone: 01928 718834

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