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Making Changes to Churches and Churchyards: Faculty Jurisdiction Explained: A Guide to Law and Practice - Softcover
This book de-mystifies the whole process of carrying out works to churches.
It explains what consents are needed; how they can be applied for; and on what basis applications are decided. The author explores many of the detailed issues that may arise in practice – whether the proposal is to move a shelf in the vestry or to embark on a major refurbishment of the whole church. Topics covered include heating, lighting, access for the less mobile, toilets, kitchens, security, storage, repairs and maintenance. The impact of change on the congregation is considered, as well as the particular problems that may arise where new facilities or new uses are introduced. This indispensible guide highlights issues to consider when contemplating changes and helps the reader to navigate the complex legal and practical processes involved in carrying out works to churches and churchyards.
It explains what consents are needed; how they can be applied for; and on what basis applications are decided. The author explores many of the detailed issues that may arise in practice – whether the proposal is to move a shelf in the vestry or to embark on a major refurbishment of the whole church. Topics covered include heating, lighting, access for the less mobile, toilets, kitchens, security, storage, repairs and maintenance. The impact of change on the congregation is considered, as well as the particular problems that may arise where new facilities or new uses are introduced. This indispensible guide highlights issues to consider when contemplating changes and helps the reader to navigate the complex legal and practical processes involved in carrying out works to churches and churchyards.
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About the Author:
After studying architecture at university, Dr Charles Mynors worked as a town planner in local government and qualified as a chartered surveyor, before being called to the Bar. He has been Chancellor of the Diocese of Worcester for fifteen years, and is now on the Legal Advisory Commission of the General Synod. He has also been fund-raiser and project manager of an award-winning re-ordering scheme at his own church in London, where he is now a churchwarden.
He lectures widely; and his other books include Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments (now in its fourth edition); The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedgerows (in its second edition) and The Control of Outdoor Advertising and Graffiti.
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He lectures widely; and his other books include Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments (now in its fourth edition); The Law of Trees, Forests and Hedgerows (in its second edition) and The Control of Outdoor Advertising and Graffiti.
Just occasionally it is possible to read a book and wish that it had been available before now. This is such a book. Charles Mynors offers us a thorough, well written and comprehensive survey of the functions of churches and the permissions needed to make them suitable for mission in the current age. This is a work which should find its way onto the easy reference shelves of everyone engaged in this task - clergy, churchwardens, architects, conservation bodies, members of diocesan advisory committees (DACs) and archdeacons. -- Norman Boakes, Archdeacons' National Executive Officer * Ecclesiastical Law Journal * What is a faculty? What is meant by the ecclesiastical exemption? ... This book unravels the mystery of these strange and perplexing words ... [It] is well-indexed and a good read from cover to cover, as well as an excellent practical reference book for clergy, churchwardens, and many others. David Walker's cartoons are a delightful addition, and remind us that a little humour does no harm as we struggle to change our churches within the constraints of the law. -- Sheila Cameron, QC, former Dean of the Arches * Church Times * Charles Mynors writes ... as among the most distinguished of ecclesiastical lawyers ... The book is certainly not just for his fellow lawyers but for anybody interested in how the law circumscribes but also stimulates carefully considered development. And it comes at a price considerably less than many equivalent textbooks. -- Matthew Saunders * Ancient Monuments Society Newsletter * The book provides a detailed exposition for all those involved at whatever level in the management of church buildings, and for others who have an interest in the processes which lead up to the granting of faculties authorising works to be carried out within churches. As well as providing practical guidance and good sense, there is a feeling of great sensitivity about the greater part of the book ...[Changing Churches] will undoubtedly become the standard work for practitioners and others in this important field -- John Cowdall, secretary of the historic churches committee of five RC dioceses * Context * Charles Mynors provides a user's guide to the process, which will be invaluable for those wanting to chop down a tree in the churchyard, place a new radiator in the vestry, or overhaul the entire edifice. The goal is "demystification", but for all the technical information, this book might, in its way, serve as a useful document of social history for future scholars. * Catholic Herald *
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- PublisherBloomsbury Continuum
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1441156437
- ISBN 13 9781441156433
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
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