Guidance and resources

For guidance and resources relating to what permissions are required, what information to provide and how to apply please see our dedicated webpage.

Chancel Repair Liability
Churchyard Regulations
Churchyard - work within the churchyard
Commemorative plaques within churches
Crossing the Threshold - a step by step guide from Hereford Diocese on managing your church building project
Electrical installations and maintenance in churches
Garden of Remembrance guidance note
Heating
Monuments
Rainwater systems - Historic England's guidance on resilient rainwater systems
Roofs
Rural Church - Growing the rural church - guidance from Exeter Diocese
Site Visits - Please see 'Major work requiring Faculty'
Statement of Need guidance - Please see 'Major work requiring Faculty'
Statement of Significance guidance - Please see 'Major work requiring Faculty'
Trees
Ventilation and draughtproofing in historic buildings (by Tobit Curteis)
Village Churches - How Village Churches Thrive, a Diocese of Oxford Rural read-along and practical guide
Windows - Working with environmental protective glazing. An introduction to its use, benefits and technical aspects to consider by Sarah Brown, University of York & The York Glaziers Trust.

Head of Church Buildings

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of the largest church buildings portfolios in the country? We are seeking an inspiring leader to head our Church Buildings Team, overseeing the care, conservation and suitable use of 808 churches across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, lead a talented team, and help ensure these historic buildings continue to serve communities for generations to come.

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