Review of the ecclesiastical court judgments during April 2023
Eleven consistory court judgments were circulated in April concerning:
This summary also includes CDM Decisions and Safeguarding, Reports from the Independent Reviewer, Privy Council Business, Visitations, and CFCE Determinations, as well as links to other posts relating to ecclesiastical law.
Reordering, extensions and other building works
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Substantial reordering
Re St. George the Martyr Preston [2023] ECC Bla 2 Extensive reordering works
were proposed. The amenity society consultees objected mainly to the replacement of the two wooden and glazed draft lobbies at the north and south entrances to the church, with new structures and the removal of three ranks of pews, in order to provide disabled access and a welcoming area; and also the design of an altar to replace one previously installed without authority. Hodge Ch. was satisfied that the petitioners had shown a sufficient justification for the works and he granted a faculty.
In addition to the more contentious issues of the replacement of the two wooden and glazed draft lobbies, the Chancellor addressed the removal and disposal of a nave altar, installed previously without permission, and the introduction of a new bespoke altar [1(4)].
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