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OXFORD DIOCESAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CARE OF CHURCHES MINUTES of the meeting of the Committee held in the McKenna Room at Christ Church, Oxford on 11th November 2019. PRESENT: Revd D Witchell (Chairman), Mr D Clark, Mrs H Ensor, Revd Dr A Doig, Mr B Martin, Mr Julian Munby, Ven C Allsopp, Mrs J Christie, Revd Canon J West. DAC Staff: Ms L Kitch, Mrs S Hammond, Ms J Schillig, Mrs Catriona Turnball, Mrs H Robertson Observer: Cicely Barnett, Grants Officer, National Churches Trust APOLOGIES:

Archdeacon of Berkshire, Revd S Pullin, Revd V Plumb, Ms G O’Farrell, Archdeacon of Oxford, Archdeacon of Buckingham, Archdeacon of Dorchester, Revd Canon Dr P Groves, Prof J Missenden.

1. Minutes of the meeting held on 9th September 2019 were approved.

2. Declarations of interest

Revd Canon J West – Shorthampton

3. Correspondence, policy and other matters for consideration

The SCBO updated the Committee that Joel May was assisting the DAC team with administration

duties 10 hours a week until the end of December. A further paper is being submitted to PBSC, HR

panel and Bishop’s Council to request a further ACBO post for a fixed 3 year period, and to make the

existing full time fixed term ACBO post permanent. An update will be provided in January 2020.

Applications submitted to DAC August – Oct 2019:

Aug - 93

List B Faculty DA Faculty Minor

Faculty Major

Interim/variation/PP Early stage Enq

26 17 13 10 10 17

Sep - 88


Faculty Major


14 16 19 5 9 25

Oct - 97


Faculty Major


31 18 12 19 1 16

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4. Returning Casework

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Shorthampton: All Saints

Dorchester I Rule 9.9: No

Rule 9.6: No

Case type: Private Petitions & Memorials

Case officer: SH

Memorial- Kalinowski

Submission documents: Memorial design, photos

Consultees: N/A

Project architect: N/A

Times on agenda: 2

Visiting DAC members/advisors: None

Submitted to DAC: 2016

Visited: N/A

Report: N/A

On Heritage at Risk Register: No

Major Parish Church: No

Significance of fabric affected: N/A

Memorials / burials affected: yes

Revd Canon J West declared an interest in this case. The widow of the late Mr Kalinowski commissioned sculptor Alan Thewlis in 2016 to design a headstone for Mr Kalinowski’s grave where his ashes are interred in the churchyard. In addition to a crescent moon motif, the inscription on the front reads:

1946 JOHN JULIAN KALINOWSKI 2013 KELLOGS . SPECIAL

AND DIFFERENT There is space below for a further inscription. On the rear, there is proposed an owl motif and the following inscription:

THAT MAN IS A SUCCESS WHO HAS

LIVED WELL LAUGHED OFTEN

AND LOVED MUCH After some debate, the DAC issued a notification of advice with the following provisos: 1) That the attribution of the quotation on the rear of the memorial is omitted. (Previously this had been attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson). 2) That the moon motif is omitted as the committee consider that this symbol has pagan connotations and does not consider that sufficient justification has been offered for its use in this context. Mr Kalinowski’s widow, Ms Mansbridge, never proceeded to apply for a faculty with this NOA, deeply unhappy about the proviso requiring the omission of the moon motif, though she accepted the proviso for removing the attribution for the quotation. The committee heard details of the further justification Mrs Mansbridge has provided for the moon motif, including its symbolic and spiritual significance to her husband and herself. A more theological justification for the moon had been provided, citing Genesis and psalm 8, which reads "When I

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consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou has ordained; What is man that thou art mindful of him? And the Son of Man, that thou visitest Him?". The DAC agreed that it was not consistent to consider the moon a pagan symbol in this context, when it has been approved in imagery elsewhere in churches, and considered these justifications sufficient to overturn its previous decision. The ACBO was to apologise for any distress caused to Mrs Mansbridge in the handling of this case. It was agreed that a new NOA be issued recommending the memorial and removing the proviso relating to the omission of the moon motif.

2018-028862

Bampton Proper: St Mary

Dorchester I Rule 9.9: Yes

Rule 9.6: No

Case type: Organs, Bells and Clocks

Case officer: LK

Renovation of the pipe organ and reintroduction within the South transept.

Submission documents: Revised drawings

Consultees: BIOS, CBC, HE, SPAB

Project architect: Andrew Townsend

Times on agenda: 6

Reviewing DAC members/advisors: Barry Williams, Roy Woodhams, David Clark, Derek Witchell, Jeff West

Submitted to DAC: July 2019

Visited: Feb 2019

Report: NA



Significance of fabric affected: High

Memorials / burials affected: Ledgers in the floor

Previous DAC Minute (September 2019): After lengthy discussion of each available option the DAC felt that, despite giving in principle support to the positioning of the organ on a platform within the south transept in March 2019, the practicalities of the worked up proposal now made this option unsupportable. The in principle support was offered on the basis of an indicative sketch design by the churchwarden and subsequent work by the structural engineer, architect and organ builder has concluded that in order for all the organ mechanism to fit within the case the platform would have to be substantially larger, with no room for an access platform around the case for safe maintenance. The DAC considered:

The visual impact of the reintroduced organ and platform (positive and negative)

The physical impact on fabric by the large platform which will require substantial support by the floor and east wall. A physical investigation into the fabric in these areas is intended to be undertaken under an interim faculty permission and calculations will be obtained from the structural engineer.

The presence of ledgers in the floor in the locations of the structural columns of the platform.

The useable space beneath the organ.

The lack of an access galley around the lifted organ – the parish intention is to introduce tower scaffold each time maintenance is required.

It was considered that the benefit of lifting the organ to create flexible space in the transept may be marginal given how much the columns will foul the space and the sense of enclosure created by the

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organ above. The significant impact on historic fabric caused by the heavier organ and larger structure (requiring 25mm bolts at 300mm centres along the east wall of the transept, and two columns which are likely to require a footing) was felt to be disproportionate to the benefit provided, and it was noted that the archaeological investigations alone may cause unnecessary harm to the fabric of the church. The lack of safe working platform achievable around the lifted organ was a concern to both the DAC and CBC. The DAC resolved to support the principle of the organ restoration being abandoned, the remaining parts of the organ sold, and an electronic instrument introduced.

November 2019 Minute: The DAC heard that following the September DAC meeting and resolution on the scheme the parish had continued discussions with the organ builder, who had confirmed that a hybrid instrument, with electronic stops, would only be marginally larger than the instrument which was removed from the church. The instrument can therefore be reintroduced in its previous location without fouling the door to the chapel. Although this would not provide an open south transept space the CCC feel that the reduction in cost, time for project design and archaeological impact on the fabric of the church make this a favourable option to continuing with the introduction of an entirely mechanical instrument on a platform. The DAC felt that due to all other options being extensively explored the remaining option of a hybrid instrument utilising electronic stops was supportable, given the strong desire within the parish to retain the pipe organ. This proposal ensures that the historic fabric of the church is not affected, with the exception of the interesting archaeological features of the eats wall of the transept being hidden from view by the organ casing, as there were prior to the instrument’s removal. The comments of BIOS and CBC to this proposal were not available at the time of the meeting.

The DAC resolved to support the proposal for faculty permission with the proviso that the east wall of the transept is fully recorded prior to the reinstallation of the instrument.

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Kidlington, St Mary the Virgin

Oxford I Rule 9.9: Yes

Rule 9.6: No

Case type: Development

Case officer: JS

Replacement of the existing 1980s church hall extension with a larger extension on same site incorporating a café, meeting room, hall, kitchen, parish office and WCs. The proposals removal of the existing pod enclosure and widening of the door in the west wall of the north transept.

Submission documents: Statements of Significance and Need Revised feasibility study

Consultees: HE, CBC, SPAB, Cherwell DC (revised proposals sent 15.10.19)

Project architect: David Finlay, Acanthus Clews

Times on agenda: 2

Reviewing DAC members/advisors: Joyce Christies, David Clark, Bryan Martin

Submitted to DAC: October 19

Visited: 11.04.19

Report: NA



Significance of fabric affected: Church – Moderate

Memorials / burials affected: No

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Church hall - low

Previous DAC Minute (May 2019): The DAC resolved to support the principle of the replacement of the extension and felt that the parish had communicated the need effectively. The DAC supported the feedback as drafted by the ACBO with the following additions:

The DAC felt strongly that the inclusion of the north transept door within a link building severely compromised the design of the new extension and therefore encourage the parish to reconsider the movement of people and interaction of the spaces during a concert. The use of each area of the church should also be carefully considered.

The DAC encouraged the parish to be bolder in its design of the extension, creating a building which is robust in its nature and reflective of the mass and form of the church itself.

The site plan should be amended to include the location of known burials.

The needs of older residents should not be neglected in the development of these proposals

The DAC recommends that the access locations across the site, on path and by car, are carefully considered to ensure that an appropriate entrance and welcome is provided.

The DAC resolved to delegate the scheme to a subcommittee for further discussion of the proposals. To be brought back to committee once a design for the scheme has been formalised.

NOVEMBER 2019 MINUTE: The DAC were pleased to see that the revised proposals take on board many of the comments from both the DAC and consultees, specifically:

The footprint of the extension has been reduced;

The link to the north transept and the café element have been removed;

A second floor has been added to provide additional accommodation;

A new door has been added in the north wall of the nave to provide access to the extension;

Improved access from the west into the new facility has been included;

A tree survey and report have been provided;

Known burials have been added to the site plans; and

Phasing of the works is being considered with a servery in the north transept being part of the first phase;

Some of the comments on the revised scheme were as follows:

Concerns were raised about the massing of the proposal which was seen to obstruct the view of the north elevation of the nave.

The ridge height of the proposed church hall is too tall and not subservient to the church building.

A reduction in the circulation space would allow a tighter plan form for the extension.

It was considered more appropriate for the materials to reference the church rather than the random rubble of the boundary walls.

Feedback from the local planning authority is needed before the scheme is developed further. The DAC was of the view that the proposals were heading in the right direction and recommended further revisions to tighten up the footprint and reduce the height and massing of the proposed extension.

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2019-033906

Bloxham: Our Lady of Bloxham

Dorchester Grade I Listed

Rule 9.9: Yes

Rule 9.6: No


Case officer: SH

Vestry extension: revised proposed footprint (part of wider reordering project but likely to be second

phase)

Submission documents: Plan drawings

Consultees: LPA Project architect: JBKS

Times on agenda: 2

Reviewing DAC members/advisors: Ven J French, Mrs J Christie, Mr D Clarke, Mrs H Ensor, Mr J Munby, Rev Can J West,

Submitted to DAC: Oct 2019

Visited: April 2019

Report: N/A


Major Parish Church: Yes

Significance of fabric affected: High

Memorials / burials affected: Yes: no marked burials in the immediate area but likely to affect historic burials

November 2019 Minute: The PCC had conceded that a smaller extension to the one originally proposed for the vestry could meet their needs, and so a revised footprint was provided, which reflected the subcommittee’s advice that the building could come further west in order to reduce its projection to the south and avoid both visual awkwardness and a reduction of its impact on the setting of the Milcombe Chapel. The committee was generally encouraging of the amended footprint, however, before it can agree to the principle of it, the committee requested seeing more in terms of both the roof design and the treatment of the junction between the vestry west wall as proposed and the 13th century buttress and string courses of the south wall of the chancel. It was agreed that these would need very careful detailing. It also isn’t entirely clear whether the architect proposes to keep as much as possible of the existing east wall of the vestry; certainly the new plan shows the door and window in the same location as currently, but the committee considered that it would be a missed opportunity not to improve the appearance of what is already there.

The DAC also encouraged the PCC to consult the LPA at the earliest opportunity concerning this proposal, for an indicative view.



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Pyrton St Mary Dorchester II* Rule 9.9: Yes

Rule 9.6: No

Case type: New facilities

Case officer: LK

The relocation of the font, disposal of a number of pews and construction of toilet and kitchenette.

Introduction of folding chairs for occasional use (approx. 4 times a year).

Submission documents: Sketch designs

Consultees: HE, LPA, Vic Soc, SPAB

Project architect: John Radice

Times on agenda: 1

Visiting DAC members/advisors: NA


Visited: LK visited for pre app Oct 18

Report: 2018 Pre app report attached



Significance of fabric affected: Low

Memorials / burials affected: Drainage and water supply

November 2019 Minute: The DAC considered that of the options presented ‘B’ was more practical however felt that the scheme for which faculty permission was granted in 2014 presented a less visually cumbersome design, and given the large quantities of angled timber panelling in the present options, may not be significantly more costly. A bell hanger should be consulted to ensure it is possible to relocate the bell ropes as suggested in option ‘B’. This should be done as a next step to establish whether this design option must be ruled out as a result. The DAC encouraged the parish to develop their Statements of Significance and Need but resolved that, should the SCBO be content that these documents clearly demonstrated an ongoing need from that established in 2014, then a supportive Notification of Advice for either option ‘B’ or the 2014 scheme could be issued upon receipt of the necessary technical details. In either case the amenity societies will need to be reconsulted, and it may be beneficial to ask them to comment on both the present and 2014 options to inform the PCCs decision when selecting which version of the scheme to progress with. The DAC noted that a plastic folding chair was not felt appropriate for use in the historic church and, as there are not many required, suggested the parish consider the unupholstered timber Treske folding chair which would continue to provide temporary seating with a minimal storage requirement but in a more appropriate material.

2019-043733

Quarrendon: St Peter

Buckingham Unlisted Rule 9.9: No

Rule 9.6: No


Case officer: SH

Provision of timber garden building and additional tool shed to enable the year round running of the

community garden project

Submission documents: Site plan, details of structures, photos

Consultees: LPA, but AVDC has confirmed no Planning Permission needed


Times on agenda: 1

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5. Pre – application or technical site visits by officers to note

Ludgershall St Mary – New facilities (SH)

Weston Underwood St Laurence- Provision of WC (SH)

Witney St Mary the Virgin – floor repairs and development of the Winchester room (SH)

Rotherfield Peppard All Saints- Underfloor heating (SH)

Waterstock St Leonard – Structural repairs to the chancel (LK)

Cowley St Mary and St John – New facilities (LK)

Wheatley St Mary – Reordering (LK)

Wendlebury St Giles – New facilities (JS)

Boyne Hill – Floor repairs (JS)

Woolhampton – North aisle reordering (CT)

Reviewing DAC members/advisors: The Ven G Elsmore


Visited: N/A

Report: N/A




Memorials / burials affected: None

November 2019 Minute: The committee heard that, over the summer of 2019 a community garden project was initiated,

attracting volunteers from the local area who are getting involved in growing fruit, vegetables and

plants. The Community Garden has become a fantastic tool for community engagement but the

church was, as a result, short of storage space for tools and equipment and a useable covered outside

area for meeting, preparing and working in the garden.

The committee considered the proposals to:

Install a dark brown coloured timber summerhouse-style building adjacent to the community

garden in the south west part of the church site, 3m x 4m in size, for wet-weather potting,

meetings and socialising in around the Community Garden.

Install a storage shed of the same colour, 1.5m x 2m for secure storage of garden tools etc.

Install a fence and gates to secure the area. This would be a pressure treated close board

fence, with a gate (including bolt/padlock etc), to heighten security for the tool shed and

prevent anti-social behaviour taking place in a hidden area of the site.

Install an electrical feed to the meeting shed using a shielded cable.

The committee praised the excellent outreach work which is taking place in this deserving parish, and was of the view that this project is highly commendable and low impact given the setting of the proposed structures. The DAC agreed to issue a “Recommend” NOA, subject to the church’s insurers being informed of the work, and the timber being FSC approved (or equivalent).

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Aston Tirrold – New facilities (CT)

Wootton – Planting of a tree (HR)

Great Rollright – New facilities (HR)

6. New cases

2019-035410

Ellesborough St Peter and St Paul

Buckingham II* Rule 9.9: Yes

Rule 9.6: No

Case type: New facilities

Case officer: LK

The disposal of two pews to accommodate the installation of a new servery and toilet at the west end of the

nave.

Submission documents: Sketch proposals

Consultees: LPA

Project architect: Adrian Ringrose

Times on agenda: 1



Visited: LK visited Oct 19 Report: See attached 2018 report




Memorials / burials affected: ledger slabs in the floor unaffected, drainage and water supply through churchyard

November 2019 Minute:

The DAC agreed that Option A was the most appropriate as it did not require intervention with the

tower floor levels, or the inspection hatch and provided a more easily usable space around the

servery. The DAC suggested that removal of a further pew may provide greater circulation space

around the servery. The DAC were also supportive of the principle of the addition to the path (despite

no information being provided to the DAC) to provide a more accessible route to the west door,

provided that the finish was of resin bonded or resin bound gravel. Details of the route, proposed

finish, and construction will be needed prior to formal advice on this element of the scheme is issued.

The Local Planning Authority will need to be consulted as planning permission may be required for the

path works.

The DAC encouraged the parish to instruct their architect to draw up detailed drawings for the faculty

submission. This should include joinery and drainage details. A Specification of Work produced by the

architect will also be necessary for the faculty application. The Statement of Significance is incomplete

and should be developed further to include reference to both the ledger stone within the floor, and

the pews to be disposed of. The Statement of Need could also be elaborated on.

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2019-

035793

Buckingham: St Peter and St Paul

Buckingham I Rule 9.9: No

Rule 9.6: No

Case type: New artwork

Case officer: CT

Commission and fixing a large oil painting in the Chancel of BPC.

Submission documents: Sketch and photos, letter from artist

Consultees: None


Times on agenda: 1


Submitted to DAC: Sep 2019

Visited: No Report: N/A




Memorials / burials affected: No

NOVEMBER 2019 MINUTE: The DAC were happy with the proposed image and scale in principle, therefore recommend; but with

the provisos:

1) The artwork be properly framed and properly backed for durability in the church environment.

2) If considering redecorating the chancel, the artist to be consulted on a complimentary colour of wall

paint to ensure that the artwork is not 'washed out'.

Also discussed was the surprise that permission had been granted to leave the wall in the condition it

is currently found, as the stone string course, bare white wall and boxy doorway appear incongruous in

the chancel. The suggestion was also made that a mural onto the wall might be more appropriate.

ACBO to investigate whether the previous work was carried out in accordance with the Faculty.

Post meeting note:

The NOA was issued in July 2014 with the recommendation that Richard Peats of English Heritage was

consulted again with the final proposals, as in his original site visit report notes he had stated that he

would rather support treating the new wall area with carved timber panelling rather than a plain white

wall with string course. It is not yet clear whether he was reconsulted, and certainly it looks like the

original design proposal is what was carried out. Helen Lambourne has a copy of the Faculty itself, but

no reference is made to the wall, and the Petition Papers are now in the records office. It may also be

that the negative reaction to the wall is partially due to a poor photograph which does not show that

other walls in the chancel have the same treatment (albeit up to ceiling height).



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2019-036046

Monks Risborough: St Dunstan

Buckingham I Rule 9.9: No

Rule 9.6: No


Case officer: SH

Extension to existing church hall in churchyard; provision of path to new entrance to building.

Submission documents: Photos, plan drawings as existing and as proposed, statement of need

Consultees: LPA

Project architect: Christian Randall

Times on agenda: 1


Submitted to DAC: Not yet submitted on OFS.

Visited: N/A

Report: N/A



Significance of fabric affected: Setting is moderate-high, existing hall building is low

Memorials / burials affected: possibly historic unmarked burials

November 2019 Minute: The committee considered proposals to add a small extension to this unobtrusive parish hall to accommodate extra WC facilities and a modest lobby. The committee heard that current provision of one toilet in the church hall had been found not to be adequate from the use the hall was getting as a weekly facility for Sunday School, Toddler Groups and Lunch clubs, and the problem was particularly apparent during large functions. The church hall entrance at the South end was not conveniently located for those coming from church, and the PCC would like a direct route from the church to the church hall.

The new extension to the north side of the building would not be particularly visible from the entrance to the church yard and would be in matching materials. The committee considered this a well-justified, sympathetic and subservient extension to a much-used hall. The use of tarmac for the path is not ideal, but it could look worse to surface this one differently, than to have it match all the others in the churchyard. It was agreed to issue a recommend NOA, subject to any issues with the path being resolved with the LPA and Diocesan Archaeologist, plus the design and construction details being agreed with the DAC architect and Diocesan Archaeologist in due course, and subject to planning permission being sought.

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Hungerford: St Lawrence

Berkshire II* Rule 9.9: Yes

Rule 9.6: No


Case officer: HR

Extension to west of north aisle to house a kitchen, reordering of west end including the installation of

partition screens on ground floor, accommodation of vestry office and choir vestry at balcony level and

introduction of two toilets and chair trolley storage in the tower.

Submission documents: Existing and proposed plans and elevations, Statement of need,

Consultees: Historic England, Georgian Group, LPA, Victorian Society

Project architect: David Spragg, Acanthus Clews

Times on agenda: 1



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Statement of significance.

Visiting DAC members/advisors: David Clark Christine Allsopp


Visited: 23rd September

Report: Please see feedback letter attached.



Significance of fabric affected: Varies. Georgian and Victorian interior. Unique example of Georgian church exterior.


NOVEMBER 2019 MINUTE: The DAC agreed that the west end of the church was in much need of attention and developing in order to support the church’s mission and allow church activities to be hosted within the church. The internal changes will significantly benefit those whom attend and run the church and will open doors to new opportunities for mission and outreach.

The exterior of the church is highly historically and architecturally significant, in part because it is largely unaltered, but also as an example of a Georgian church exterior that is not found anywhere locally or in the diocese. The church is very symmetrical in its design and the DAC felt that a new extension placed at the west end would have a harmful effect on the exterior and its significance as a unique example of Georgian church building. The DAC heard that the parish had not settled on a layout for the extension kitchen and needed to consult user groups on the size, layout and appliances needed. There was a risk that the new boilers would take up a great deal of space and the parish would be disappointed with the workable kitchen space left given the costs involved in building a new extension. The DAC felt that benefit gained by the parish by building the extension did not outweigh the harm it would have on the architectural significance of the church exterior. The DAC resolved not to support the principle of the extension as it has not been significantly demonstrated that the kitchen cannot be housed in the west end. The DAC recommended that the parish review the anticipated use of the kitchen to determine the exact size and layout required to cater for their activities and events. It must be ensured that the west end is utilized as best as is practical to support the needs of the church into the future whilst recognising the unique setting and heritage of the church. It is recommended that the parish consider whether they wish to incorporate a new 1987 memorial into the reordering scheme. Gaining some background on who created it, why it was placed where it is and how involved the victim’s families were in its creation will help the parish to understand its significance and whether the community would benefit from its retention. We advise that elevations are drawn up to show the new scheme with and without the 1923 screen so the parish can compare options. The cost implications of achieving the desired level of sound proofing and visual obscuration with the screen retained must be investigated. The DAC resolved that there was insufficient information available to issue a decision on the principle of enclosing the west end at first floor level, or the introduction of a glazed internal porch.

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The Victorian Society and Church Buildings Council must be consulted on the scheme. It must be ensured that the local planning authority are consulted on the internal aspect of the scheme as per the consultation requirements in the jurisdiction rules.

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Witney: St Mary the Virgin

Dorchester I Rule 9.9: No

Rule 9.6: No


Case officer: SH

Replacement of existing wooden overflow chairs by purchase of 100 folding metal framed chairs.

Submission documents: Photos, details of chairs, Statement of need.

Consultees: None


Times on agenda: 1

Visiting DAC members/advisors: Ven J French


Visited: 10.10.19

Report: N/A (early stage)


Major Parish Church: Yes

Significance of fabric affected: Varies. Setting is moderate-high, existing overflow chairs are low.


Nov 2019 Minute: The current overflow chairs for St Mary’s are rickety, bulky, don’t stack well, and are cumbersome to carry. They often need to be supplemented with the existing chairs from the Winchester Room (rather dated, and dirty upholstered chairs), or by borrowed folding chairs, in order to accommodate larger numbers of people which they currently cater for 12-15 times a year. The PCC proposes a cheap, metal and plastic lightweight folding chair in black. The chairs would be stored to the south of the crossing behind a large pillar, hidden from sight from the main body of the church. The flooring here appears to be tiles in part covered by carpet tiles, and each trolley with 50 chairs on it would weight 200kg, and the PCC considers that the nature of the flooring would easily support 2 of the proposed trolleys stacked with up to 50 chairs each. Currently this area stores up to 50 of the existing wooden chairs, in stacks of up to 6, secured them by means of a rope. The PCC considers that these trolleys and folding chairs would not only be far less bulky but also represent much less of a risk from a health and safety point of view. The chairs and trolleys have a 3-year manufacturer’s guarantee. The DAC, whilst considering the chair proposed is utilitarian, and not particularly congruous with the grade I listed interior and their much higher quality regular chairs, acknowledged that there are several mitigating factors in this case, recognising: 1) the budgetary constraints of the PCC in relation to the other demands on their finances 2) the genuine and immediate need for chairs which are light-weight and easy to store in large numbers for this purpose 3) that the next phase of the reordering is something the PCC is preparing for, of which additional seating and longer-term replacement overflow seating could form a part 4) increasing concern over the performance of their boilers, which are becoming more and more problematic, and which the PCC has been told will require replacing within 2 years at considerable cost.

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As such the DAC agreed to issue a “not object” NOA. However, this would be subject to the chairs being installed for a time-limited period of five years, in order to allow them to fundraise for a better overflow chair in the long run, and which will just meet their need for the time being. This NOA would be subject to provisos that the chairs must be put away, at all times, when not in use, and that the PCC must consider carefully how to dispose of these chairs in the most sustainable way at the end of the five year term, i.e. by offering those still working to another facility, and researching ways in which damaged or dilapidated chairs could be recycled, if possible.

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Akeley: St James

Buckingham Unlisted (church demolished 1979)

Rule 9.9: No

Rule 9.6: No


Case officer: SH

Creation of churchyard structure and associated landscaping within chancel footprint of demolished church

Submission documents: Photos, drawings, DAC correspondence Statement of need.

Consultees: LPA (Planning Permission)


Times on agenda: 1

Visiting DAC members/advisors: Rev D Witchell, Mr J Munby (not present at visit but archaeological advice given)


Visited: May 2018

Report: N/A (early stage))



Significance of fabric affected: Low-moderate: Victorian foundations and potential for archaeology

Memorials / burials affected: possibly could affect burials

Nov 2019 Minute: The rebuilt Victorian church at Akeley was, sadly, demolished in 1979 owing to structural defects, a course of action which had strong pastoral ramifications which continue to be felt. The churchyard with graves and foundations of the church remaining, is in the centre of the village but without any spiritual focal point, is a void. The DAC has been aware for some time of the Parish’s aspirations to create a structure in which small-scale worship and events can take place, to replace the spiritual focus lost with the demolition, and plans have been drawn up for a diminutive timber framed and glazed structure which will be situated in the chancel footprint of the old church. The timber framed and partially glazed inner walls would be surrounded by a colonnade of timber posts bearing the roof, which could be in clay tiles, though the PCC has expressed an openness to other materials, such as slate or shingles. Associated landscaping comprising planting schemes and cruciform paths with some benches, all designed to encourage outdoor contemplation and reflection, is also proposed. Initially polycarbonate coloured glazing panels had been proposed for the inner wall but the ACBO explained to the parish that, as an inferior material, it would age poorly and become opaque over time. The committee agreed that coloured toughened glass (or even double glazing with coloured transfer sheets) would be infinitely preferable. The DAC commented that careful consideration would need to be given to both wind-bracing, and the roofing material since the weight of clay tiles could be an issue.

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8. List Bs and Notifications of Advice issued under sub committees and delegated authority since

last meeting

Church Archdeaconry Listing Case No App type To DAC Officer Type of works Works

Fringford: St Michael DORCHESTER Grade II

2019-043118 List B 19-Sep Jennie

Heritage Crime

Lead theft. whole of north aisle stolen and every other bay of the north pitch of the nave. Ridge of chancel, tower and south aisle coverings remain.

Newton Longville: St Faith BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-037759

Faculty - DA 19-Jul Jennie R&C

Installation of ramp to main entrance

Woodstock: St Mary Magdalene DORCHESTER Grade II*

2016-002453

Faculty - DA 19-Oct Liz Liturgical

Introduction of a nave altar

Ascott-under-Wychwood: Holy Trinity DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-039732

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Liz

Heritage Crime

Introduction of CCTV

Cowley: St Francis OXFORD Ungraded

2019-035795

Faculty - DA 19-Jun Catriona M&E

Installation of a projector

Sibford: Holy Trinity DORCHESTER Grade II

2019-037779

Faculty - DA 19-Jul Catriona Development

To hang 6 embroidered panels in the church

Little Milton: St James DORCHESTER Grade II

2019-036127

Faculty - DA 19-Oct Liz Churchyard

Tree works including felling

Oxford: St Thomas the Martyr HAR OXFORD Grade II

2019-039596

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Liz Churchyard

Replacement of external noticeboards

Steeple Claydon: St Michael BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-044433

Faculty - DA 19-Oct Liz R&C

Interior redecoration

Tilehurst: St Michael BERKSHIRE Grade II

2019-043156

Faculty - DA 19-Sep Liz Churchyard

Replacement of shed with storage container

Oxford: St Barnabas OXFORD Grade I

2019-043033

Faculty - DA 19-Sep Liz Churchyard

Replacement external and

Finally, the committee suggested that as the soil quality may struggle to sustain planting owing to the quantity of rubble therein, raised beds might be a more sensible solution than ground beds. The committee also discouraged the planting of trees as there was a concern that when mature they might disturb archaeology and that they would present a maintenance burden in preventing them from becoming too big. The DAC was very supportive of this commendable application and was content to delegate the agreement of construction details to a subcommittee, at which point a recommend NOA could be issued without needing to return to the full committee. The Local Planning Authority is to be consulted.

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internal noticeboards

Sandhurst: St Michael & All Angels BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-030496

Faculty - DA 19-Apr Liz Reordering

Limited reordering affecting a total of 5 pews and loose chair storage

Chieveley: St Mary the Virgin BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-038281

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Sophie Liturgical

Replacement of altar frontal

Woughton-on-the-Green: St Mary BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-037795

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Liz M&E

Dismantling of collapsing churchyard wall

Barkham: St James BERKSHIRE Grade II

2019-039658

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Hannah Churchyard

Installation of two lampposts, one at the east entrance of the churchyard and one in the car park.

Wasing: St Nicholas BERKSHIRE Grade I

2019-036178

Faculty - DA 19-Jun Jennie R&C

Remedial works to the floor

Bloxham: Our Lady of Bloxham MAJOR PARISH CHURCH DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-034463

Faculty - DA 19-May Hannah Churchyard

Levelling and laying of path to south of church with York stone. Retrospective permission to relay east path with York stone and reposition headstones against churchyard wall.

Buckland: All Saints HAR BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-041935

Faculty - DA 19-Sep Hannah M&E

Introduction of projector and screen

HR BERKSHIRE Grade II 2019-038179

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Hannah M&E

Upgrade of telecoms equipment

Standlake: St Giles DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-039818

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Catriona PP & M

Fallen memorial in churchyard

South Ascot: All Souls BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-034237

Faculty - DA 19-Apr Jennie Churchyard

Time capsule by war memorial

Amersham-on-the-Hill: St Michael & All Angels BUCKINGHAM Ungraded

2019-035982

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Liz Churchyard New noticeboard


2019-038225

Faculty - DA 19-Aug Liz Liturgical

Introduction of a votive candle stand

Hagbourne: St Andrew DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-037846

Faculty - DA 19-Jul Catriona Churchyard

Add kitchen drainage to existing foul drain in churchyard

Chearsley: St Nicholas BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-035313

Faculty - DA 19-Jun Catriona PP & M

Introduction of 2 pictures

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Bierton: St James the Great BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-043049

Faculty - DA 19-Sep Jennie Churchyard

Felling of an Elderflower tree

Hurley: St Mary the Virgin BERKSHIRE

Grade II* + SAM

2019-033787

Faculty - DA 19-May Hannah M&E New AV system

Langley Marish Castle View Estate: St Francis BUCKINGHAM Ungraded

2019-043354

Faculty - DA 19-Sep Hannah New facilities

Removal of disconnected male toilets and stage stairway and conversion into storage.

Shiplake: St Peter & St Paul DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-035137

Faculty - Major 19-Sep Liz M&E New lighting

Broadwell: St Peter & St Paul DORCHESTER Grade I

2018-026661

Faculty - Major 19-Feb Sophie Development

Installation of servery counter in the North Transept and DDA toilet in the old boiler room.

Hazlemere: Holy Trinity BUCKINGHAM Ungraded

2017-008702

Faculty - Major 18 Liz Extension

Extension to the south of the church and internal reordering

Oxford: St Clement OXFORD Grade II*

2018-027932

Faculty - Major 18-Aug Liz Development

Extensive project including disposal of pews, relocation of table and font

Great Brickhill: St Mary BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2018-024054

Faculty - Major 18-Jun Jennie Development

Refreshment and gathering area inside and toilet and store extension.

Emberton: All Saints BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-033467

Faculty - Major 19-Apr Sophie Development

Creation of storage area in south aisle

Littlewick: St John the Evangelist BERKSHIRE Ungraded

2019-036057

Faculty - Major 19-Jul Catriona Churchyard

Introduction of timber building in churchyard

Reading: Greyfriars BERKSHIRE Grade I

2017-010687

Faculty - Major PRE 18 Liz Development

Redevelopment of site

Wavendon w Walton: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-036277

Faculty - Minor 19-Jul Sophie M&E

Replacement of boiler

Beenham Valence: St Mary BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2017-015588

Faculty - Minor 18 Liz M&E

New lighting in the nave ans sensor by door

St Peters College Chapel Oxford OXFORD Grade II

2019-033834

Faculty - Minor 19-Apr Hannah R&C

To repair and refurbish the leaded panels of the chapel's clerestory windows

Great Kimble: St Nicholas BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-037630

Faculty - Minor 19-Aug Liz OBC

Organ cleaning and repair

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Warfield: St Michael the Archangel BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2018-027713

Faculty - Minor 19-Jul Jennie Churchyard

Repairs to listed grave in closed churchyard

Oxford: St Frideswide OXFORD Grade II*

2019-037744

Faculty - Minor 19-Jul Hannah Liturgical

The removal of three small statues and one unused reredos believed to have been acquired between 1936 and 1973.

Great Horwood: St James BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-041906

Faculty - Minor 19-Jul Jennie R&C

Temporary felt covering to nave roof following lead theft

Wolverton: Holy Trinity BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-032985

Faculty - Minor 19-May Hannah PP & M

To extend the Garden of Remembrance to the north east of the existing area creating a space of 24' x 65' for the internment of ashes. The ground would need to be prepared and large tree stumps removed before the perimeter of this area is planted with box trees.

Marlow: All Saints BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-035591

Faculty - Minor 19-Aug Hannah M&E

The removal of four speakers and replacement with two new speakers, one in the north aisle and one in the south aisle. The installation of two TV monitors alongside the new speakers and the associated power circuit.

Great Milton: St Mary the Virgin DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-031154

Faculty - Minor 19-Feb Hannah Development

Installation of an access control system for the main front door

Great Bourton: All Saints DORCHESTER Grade II

2019-031860

Faculty - Minor 19-Jul Hannah R&C

Repairs to the lychgate

Banbury: St Paul DORCHESTER Ungraded

2019-037397

Faculty - Minor 19-Jun Liz R&C

Small repair to two stained glass windows

Steeple Aston: St Peter & St Paul DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-038165

Faculty - Minor 19-Aug Sophie Churchyard

Creation of area for interment of cremated remains

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2019-034477

Faculty - Minor 19-Sep Liz R&C

Conservation of stained glass windows

Brightwell Baldwin: St Bartholomew DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-033398

Faculty - Minor 19-Sep Liz R&C

Conservation of funeral hatchment

Hedsor: St Nicholas BUCKINGHAM Grade II

2018-025025

Faculty - Minor 18-Aug Jennie Churchyard

Replacement of existing shed with teaching shed


2018-028758

Faculty - Minor 18-Dec Jennie R&C

Replacement of dangerous stone apex crosses

Yattendon: St Peter & St Paul BERKSHIRE Grade I

2019-038335

Faculty - Minor 19-Aug Jennie M&E

Replacement of existing oil fired boiler

Marcham: All Saints DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-035655

Faculty - Minor 19-Jul Sophie

Disposal of items

Remove 6 communion rails that are currently being stored in the church

Burford: St John the Baptist DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-037776


Conservation and cleaning of St Peter's Chapel

Burford: St John the Baptist DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-037784


Conservation and cleaning of Tanfield monument

Wallingford: St Mary le More & All Hallows DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-033330

Faculty - Minor 19-Mar Catriona M&E

Replace failing halogen lights with LEDs

Ashendon: St Mary BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-031880

Faculty - Minor 19-Mar Sophie M&E

Installation of 2.no electrical wall heaters in the Chancel

Adderbury: St Mary HAR DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-033510

Faculty - Minor 19-Mar Jennie Seating

Removal and demolition of two oak pews

Adderbury: St Mary HAR DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-043930

Faculty - Minor 19-Oct Hannah R&C Window repairs

St Peters College Chapel Oxford OXFORD Grade II

2019-043105

Faculty - Minor 19-Sep Hannah R&C

Restoration of one 17th-century oak wainscot chair.

Chadlington: St Nicholas DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-043242

Faculty - Minor 19-Sep Jennie R&C

Regularise high level masonry work, including securing or replacing a

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cracked pinnacle.

Swerford: St Mary DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-038277

Faculty - Minor 19-Aug Sophie R&C

Reroofing in lead; associated roof repairs and drainage works; renewal of rainwater goods; window repairs, redecoration

Chalfont: St Giles BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-035377

Faculty - Minor 19-Jun Sophie R&C

Conservation (and relocation) of brasses

Bodicote: St John the Baptist DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-031536

Faculty - Minor 19-Mar Sophie M&E

Installation of exterior lighting for entrances to bell tower church porch

Bray: St Michael BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-043036 Interim 19-Sep Sophie M&E

Replacement of boler without new flue, removal of asbestos

Chesterton: St Mary DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-038176 List B 19-Aug Liz Development

Installation of bench in churchyard

Bucknell: St Peter DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-043780 List B 19-Oct Sophie R&C

Internal redecoration

Crowthorne: St John the Baptist BERKSHIRE Grade II

2019-039584 List B 19-Oct Hannah Churchyard

Installation of FSC certified teak bench with carved inscription in churchyard.

Beckley: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-037709 List B 19-Oct Sophie Churchyard

Reduction of 4 holly trees and removal of low branches from a yew

Cuddington: St Nicholas BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-033214 List B 19-Apr Derek R&C

Maintenance works arising from quinquennial report

Oxford: St Margaret OXFORD Grade II

2019-036115 List B 19-Jul Liz Churchyard

Temporary introduction of cement pavers to path

Great Haseley: St Peter DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-038093 List B 19-Jul Jennie Development

AV installation by DM Music

Taynton: St John the Evangelist DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-044418 List B 19-Oct Liz

Heritage Crime

Installation of E-bound roof alarm

Hurst: St Nicholas BERKSHIRE Grade I

2019-038232 List B 19-Oct Liz Churchyard

Introduction of a new bench

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Winslow: St Laurence BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-044319 List B 19-Oct Hannah Development

Introduction of new vicar's board on the south wall to match the existing vicar's boards.

Chalfont: St Giles BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-044257 List B 19-Oct Catriona R&C

Repairs to disused chimney


2019-043903 List B 19-Oct Jennie R&C

Plaster repairs to walls in base of tower

Sotwell: St James DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-043312 List B 19-Sep Hannah Churchyard

Felling a holly tree

Witney: St Mary the Virgin HAR MAJOR PARISH CHURCH DORCHESTER Grade I

2019-043098 List B 19-Sep Sophie New facilities

Replacement carpet

Oxford: St Andrew OXFORD Ungraded

2019-034858 List B 19-Jun Jennie R&C

Replacement of apse carpet

Churchill: All Saints DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-034150 List B 19-Aug Derek R&C

Repair of external steps and wall to the boiler room

Compton: St Mary & St Nicholas BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-039746 List B 19-Aug Hannah R&C

Internal redecoration

Little Marlow: St John the Baptist BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-039814 List B 19-Aug Liz Churchyard

Introduction of 3 benches in churchyard and setting of sarsen stones

Willen: St Mary Magdalene BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-033810 List B 19-Aug Derek Churchyard

Removal of dying rowan tree and replanting with new

Hanslope: St James the Great BUCKINGHAM Grade I


Repollarding 21 Lime trees

Banbury: St Mary HAR MAJOR PARISH CHURCH DORCHESTER Grade I


Pruning of trees to enable scaffolding to be erected

Frilsham: St Frideswide BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-039645 List B 19-Aug Jennie

Heritage Crime

Urgent masonry repairs following lead theft from porch

Deddington: St Peter & St Paul DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-035933 List B 19-Aug Liz

Heritage Crime

Introduction of roof alarm

Preston Bissett: St John the Baptist BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-039528 List B 19-Aug Liz M&E

Introduction of electricity supply to roof alarm through wall

Dorchester: St Peter & St Paul MAJOR DORCHESTER Grade I


Repair to lead valley gutter

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PARISH CHURCH

West Hendred: Holy Trinity DORCHESTER Grade I


Redecoration of north aisle

Westwell: St Mary DORCHESTER Grade I


Reshingle the bellcote

Winslow: St Laurence BUCKINGHAM Grade II*

2019-034877 List B 19-Oct Hannah Churchyard

Felling a beech tree

Hungerford: St Lawrence BERKSHIRE Grade II*

2019-044093 List B 19-Oct Hannah Churchyard Planting 7 trees

Maidenhead: St Luke BERKSHIRE Grade II

2019-039886 List B 19-Sep Liz Churchyard

Introduction of a bench

Amersham: St Mary the Virgin BUCKINGHAM Grade I

2019-039829 List B 19-Sep Sophie Churchyard

Removal of dead chestnut tree and replanting

Uffington: St Mary DORCHESTER Grade I offline List B 19-Sep Jennie

Heritage Crime

Repair of partially stolen lead roof

Horton-cum-Studley: St Barnabas DORCHESTER Grade II

2019-043250 List B 19-Sep Liz R&C

Repairs to rainwater goods, roof and pointing

Begbroke: St Michael DORCHESTER Grade II*

2019-037553 List B 19-Oct Jennie Churchyard

Felling a yew tree

Speen: St Mary the Virgin BERKSHIRE Grade II offline

Private Petition 19-Jul Hannah Churchyard

The replacement of four grave markers with one memorial headstone. The new headstone commemorates William John Fidler, Wife Florence Violet, Robert William Fidler, Wife Pamela Margaret and Daughter Alison Clair.

Brightwell: St Agatha DORCHESTER Grade II*

2017-014427 Variation PRE 18 Liz R&C

Repair of gullies around the church

9. Completed projects feedback

Stoke Lyne St Peter – Reordering

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