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An outline of the procedure that should be followed when applying for a faculty in the Diocese of Southwark.

1. Is a faculty needed?

• consult list of matters not requiring a faculty (the ‘de minimis’ list)
• or speak to your Archdeacon
• or contact the Pastoral Department at Trinity House (020 7939 9456/7) and speak to Andrew Lane or Stephen Craven.

2. Prepare full details of proposed work (in consultation with your architect or other professional adviser):

• specification
• drawings
• photographs
• statement explaining why the work needs to be carried out
• statement of significance of building (for major work to listed buildings) - see www.churchcare.co.uk/atoz_statements.php
• supporting statement from parish architect (if appropriate)
• any other documentation that helps to explain the proposed work.

3. Consult other interested parties
(if applicable – early consultation is recommended) (e.g. English Heritage, local authority, Victorian Society, etc.) and obtain letter of support (if possible). If proposals include demolition of part of a listed building contact the Registry for advice on additional consultation and notification that may be required.

4. Obtain PCC resolution for work
(not strictly required until step 8, but preferable at this stage).

5. Send three copies of all details to DAC for consideration at least two weeks before next meeting and keep your Archdeacon informed.
(Pastoral Department will acknowledge receipt of papers within one week)

6. Wait for next DAC meeting (normally second Tuesday of month except August) or for response from sub-committee.

7. DAC sends certificate and faculty documents back to parish - don’t start work yet!

8. Complete faculty petition and send to Registry as soon as possible.
Affix completed Public Notice to church door/notice board.

9. After 28 days, return completed Public Notice to Registry.

10. Chancellor grants Faculty (usually!).

11. Now you can start the work!

12. On completion of work, return Certificate of Completion to Registry.

If in doubt, ask - see section 1 above.

DAC Meetings in 2008

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