CATHEDRALS FABRIC COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2005

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1 CATHEDRALS FABRIC COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND CHAIRMAN S FOREWORD The Rt Hon Frank Field MP ANNUAL REPORT 2005 It does not follow, just because English cathedrals are now viewed as part of the crown jewels of our country s heritage, that they will always be so regarded. Some of these great buildings were left in a near ruinous state in early Victorian times. Nor can we assume that the present system of cathedral financing will see them through their next hundred years. The Care of Cathedrals Measure set two objectives within which the Commission, and all parties operating the Measure: Chapters, Fabric Advisory Committees and statutory consultees, have to carry out their deliberations. The first objective is to safeguard cathedrals great beauty from ill-thought-through changes to their fabric. At the same time the Measure reminds Commission members that cathedrals are the seats of bishops and centres of worship and mission. The Commission s task is to consider changes to cathedral fabric within what can sometimes appear to be these two conflicting objectives. And as readers will see from the report, 2005 was a busy year for the Commission with an even larger volume of business than in any previous year. The Commission makes policy, or perhaps a better analogy is case law, as a result of its decisions on individual applications. While present and future funding for cathedrals is outside the Commission s remit, such matters will clearly affect how cathedrals can prosper during this century, and such matters were in the Commission s mind when during 2005 it discussed with Blackburn Cathedral its preliminary plans for developing its precinct. Cathedrals may be required over the coming decades to raise a greater proportion of their revenue from the careful development of land they own. In the coming five years we expect to receive a number of such applications from cathedrals across the country. Another concern I have personally brought to our work is that the coming decades may see a further retraction of the parish system. On the basis that one prays for the best but plans for the worst outcome, I see cathedral worship being called upon to play an even greater role in nurturing and expanding the gathered congregation. The maintenance and even improvement of cathedral worship in such a scenario will become more not less important. Applications to the Commission to change a part of the fabric to enhance cathedral worship will need to be considered in this light, and with the knowledge that, apart from the few built by a single architect, English cathedrals as they stand today are the product of changing fashion and need over countless generations. Opportunities to develop policy arise from the individual applications we consider. As our agenda unfolds it becomes clear to the Commission that there are some issues common to many cathedrals. Can the Church Commissioners play the role of banker to major cathedral developments? Might not the huge cost of choirs be shared more

2 fairly with taxpayers through the establishment of cathedral academy schools? These, and other issues which emerge from our visits to cathedrals, lie outside the Commission s remit but Jennie Page, the incoming Vice Chairman, and I are anxious to further develop our links with the Association of English Cathedrals, and other appropriate bodies, so that opportunities to strengthen and advance cathedrals are maximised. Professor Averil Cameron resigned as Chairman of the Commission in July 2005 and I was appointed in her place. English Cathedrals and the wider Church owe her, and the Commission s outgoing Vice Chairman, Sir Michael Llewellyn-Smith, whose term of office expired at the end of the Quinquennium in 2006, a significant debt for the way they have developed the Commission as a power for good in cathedral governance. The Commission was pleased to see that Professor Cameron was created a Dame in the New Year s honours list. The Commission is also mindful of how small our staff is in comparison to our responsibilities. The Commission members are grateful to our Secretariat, Paula Griffiths, Maggie Goodall, Allie Nickell and Deborah Cunningham for their careful preparation of our meetings, handling of casework, liaison with cathedral personnel, organisation of seminars and conferences and constant careful correspondence, including the timely issue of the Commission s decisions.

3 SECRETARY S INTRODUCTION Paula Griffiths The pages that follow give an indication of the range of business handled by the Commission during 2005, but this has also been a year which saw a number of developments affecting the context within which the Commission operates. The passage of the Care of Cathedrals (Amendment) Measure 2005 is mentioned further on, and while not changing the basic principles of the legislation, it will have an impact on the detailed operation of the Measure. The Commission Secretariat will offer all possible help to cathedral chapters and FACs in bringing it into force effectively saw the publication of the Church Heritage Forum report Building Faith in Our Future, which emphasised the significance of church buildings and cathedrals to the wider community, recognising the very great value which these buildings have not just for their historic importance but also for the contribution they make to cultural, social, and community life. It also emphasised that these great achievements were at risk without further partnership - and invited partnership from public bodies at all levels. This now underpins the work of the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division (which joins together the staff serving the Commission and the Council for the Care of Churches) and much effort was spent in 2005 in disseminating this message. It is good to see the positive ways in which cathedrals in particular are responding to the needs of their cities, and we sense a very real engagement with this important issue throughout the Church. Partnership with secular bodies has also deepened further. The more difficult task of achieving greater financial support for church buildings and cathedrals is ongoing, but there have been encouraging signs, not least the decision by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his March 2006 budget to continue the Listed Places of Worship Scheme (enabling reclaim of VAT on repairs for listed places of worship). Very importantly this now covers VAT on professional fees as well as repairs to some contents also saw further discussion on the Ecclesiastical Exemption, with a positive endorsement from the DCMS in July 2005 that the exemption should continue. As this report shows, there is certainly no freedom from legal controls for cathedrals. The Commission, and the Council for the Care of Churches, were extremely glad to see the affirmation from Government that the Church of England s own systems provide both a means of ensuring the proper care and conservation of ecclesiastical buildings while also recognising their prime function as centres of worship and mission. Further consultations took place this year about the Government s own proposals for reform of the heritage protection legislation, which is likely to bring into one single system of designation the different regimes of listing and scheduling, and introduce a single consent regime. We shall look forward to the fine detail to see precisely how this will impact on churches and cathedrals, but welcome the proposed greater emphasis in designation entries on why a building is significant rather than encapsulation of many architectural details.

4 Alongside colleagues from the Council for the Care of Churches, the Commission Secretariat has been involved in taking forward pilot studies for Heritage Partnership Agreements (HPAs) with Canterbury and Rochester Cathedrals and parishes in the Dioceses of Bath & Wells. These studies marry together the objectives of the Government s Heritage Protection Review with the Church s objectives of streamlining its own legal system without losing effectiveness. Considerable work has been done with cathedral colleagues and English Heritage to explore how the revised heritage designation and description mechanisms proposed in the Heritage Protection Review might be applied to cathedrals and churches and to begin to explore what types of work might be covered by an HPA (in essence, for cathedrals, an agreement formally adopted by the cathedral chapter, the Commission, Fabric Advisory Committee, local planning authority and the statutory consultees, to run for a set period, subject to review, which sets out certain works that may be undertaken without further formal application provided they are carried out in accordance with a pre-agreed specification). This work will continue into English Heritage, which is itself closely involved in the Heritage Protection Review, has been a close partner in the Care of Cathedrals Measure system from the outset, with its significant role as statutory consultee. We have appreciated the good working relationships with English Heritage, and were therefore disappointed that it took the decision to disband its small but efficient Cathedrals Team in March 2005 and to regionalise its cathedral casework. While fully recognising and supporting the importance of looking at work to a cathedral in the context of the environment of the wider city, we sincerely hope that this change will not lead to a diminution in the efficiency of English Heritage s responses to consultation or its engagement with the legislative system. At the end of 2005 the Commission received notice of the impending inquiry of the Select Committee on Culture, Media and Sport into the Protection and Preservation of the Heritage. As part of the Church Heritage Forum, the Commission prepared to give evidence to the Inquiry in early As said above, many of these initiatives flow from the wider policy work of the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division. My experience over the past four years has been that the casework and policy inform each other in a very significant way. It is evident from the pages that follow just how much work is going on in cathedrals, what a major contribution they are making to their communities and cities, and how much energy and enthusiasm they can generate. It is a privilege to work in this field, and it is also a great privilege to work with the Commission itself as well as with my superb team of staff in the Secretariat. For all of this, many thanks.

5 2005 ANNUAL REPORT CONTEXT The Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (hereafter the Commission ) was established as a statutory body on March 1 st, 1991, under the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990 (hereafter the CCM ). The Commission s constitution and terms of reference are set out in the CCM. Its duties are: 1. To advise the administrative body of a cathedral church and its Fabric Advisory Committee on the care, conservation, repair and development of the cathedral church. 2. To consider and determine any application made to it by the administrative body of a cathedral church in accordance with the provisions of the CCM. 3. To promote co-operation between the Commission and organisations concerned with the care and study of buildings of architectural, archaeological, artistic or historic interest in England. 4. To assist the administrative bodies of cathedral churches by participating in education and research projects which, in the view of the Commission, will promote the care, conservation, repair or development of cathedrals and their ancillary buildings. 5. To maintain jointly with the Council for the Care of Churches (hereafter the CCC ) a library of books, plans, drawings, photographs and other material relating to cathedral churches and the objects in or associated with them. In accordance with Schedule 1 of the CCM, the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and seventeen members of the Commission are appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on the nomination of, or in consultation with, a number of other bodies; and five members are elected by the General Synod from among its members. In July 2005 the Rt Hon Frank Field MP succeeded Professor Averil Cameron as Chairman of the Commission and in September the Rt Revd Stephen Platten, Bishop of Wakefield, succeeded the Rt Revd George Cassidy, Bishop of Southwell, who stood down in July 2005, as the House of Bishops nominee to the Commission. The Commission s membership, including changes arising in 2005, is set out in Appendix 1. The Commission is served by a small Secretariat, comprising Paula Griffiths (Secretary to the Commission and Head of the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division), Maggie Goodall (Assistant Secretary to the Commission), Allie Nickell (Cathedrals Assistant) with Deborah Cunningham (Administrative Secretary). There were no staff changes in CASEWORK Statistics The Commission met 9 times in 2005 and transacted 342 items of business. The Commission received 35 applications from 21 cathedrals in 2005, with no applications pending to be carried over from It therefore considered 35 applications to approve proposals under Section 6(1) of the Care of Cathedral Measure in this year. Of these applications, two (Hereford:

6 Conservation and Restoration of Audley Chapel and Worcester: Access Works to North Quire Aisle) resulted from the Commission exercising its powers to call-in for its own determination an application that would otherwise be made to an FAC, on the grounds that it gave rise to special considerations; and one (Chester: New Sculpture The Crucified ) resulted from a referral to the Commission by an FAC under Section 6 (3) of the CCM, but this application was later withdrawn. The outcomes of these applications are summarised below. Application Outcomes 2005 Applications determined: 31 Approved unconditionally 2 Approved conditionally 29 Refused 0 Applications withdrawn 3 Applications awaiting determination 1 (as of 31/12/05) A full list of these applications is given in Appendix 2 The Commission sent a delegation to discuss proposals on site (for example, in response to a request for advice, prior to determining an application or to follow up on conditions placed by the Commission on its approval of a project) on 26 occasions in 2005 (which compares with 24 occasions in 2004 and 29 occasions in 2003). In some cases, more than one delegation visit was made in the course of advising on, and subsequently determining an application for approval of, a particular project. In other cases, the delegation considered a number of projects in the course of one visit. Under the CCM the Commission has a duty to balance the care and conservation of cathedrals with their special status as the seat of a bishop and place of worship and mission. When determining applications made to it the Commission must also, under Section 8 (2) of the CCM, take into account any representations from the statutory consultees or members of the public. In 2005 the Commission received 79 such representations. Under the CCM, the Commission should also be notified of applications made to each cathedral s Fabric Advisory Committee (FAC), on which it can make comments or offer advice or, if the Commission is of the view that the proposal gives rise to special considerations, it can call-in for its own determination. The Commission should also be notified of applications for Listed Building Consent or Scheduled Monument Consent affecting buildings or sites within a cathedral precinct as defined by the CCM. In 2005, notifications considered by the Commission were as follows: Application Notifications 2005 Fabric Advisory Committee 94 Listed Building Consent 11 Scheduled Monument Consent 10 Increasingly, cathedral chapters approach the Commission for its advice in the early stages of a project that will eventually require its formal approval, or on

7 framework proposals, such as development or master plans, which will set the context for a series of linked proposals, some which will require the Commission s approval in due course. The Commission welcomes and encourages such approaches and in 2005 received 27 new requests for advice. A full list of these requests is given in Appendix 2 The Commission administers two small grant schemes, the Cathedral Amenities Fund (CAF which exists to preserve and improve the visual amenity of ancient cathedrals, abbeys and churches in the UK) and the English Cathedrals Repair Fund (ECRF which grant aids the repair and conservation of objects, monuments and specific items of cathedral fabric). Management questions and applications to the grant schemes are determined by the Commission s Grants Committee and endorsed by the full Commission. However, in 2005 no new business was transacted due to a reorganisation of financial administration, which lay outside the Commission s direct control, though liaison with existing applicants continued and two payments were made: 6,500 to assist with the conservation of the Markenfield Tombs at Ripon Cathedral (ECRF) and 10,000 to assist with relandscaping the south churchyard at Southwark Cathedral (CAF). CASEWORK Commentary In 2005 there was a rise in the number of new applications made to the Commission with 35 new applications from 21 cathedrals, compared with 30 from 19 cathedrals in However, the pattern of numbers of new applications appears quite variable if the figures for previous years are also considered, though the number of cathedrals generating these applications is largely stable, with 53 new applications from 22 cathedrals in 2003, 43 new applications from 21 cathedrals in 2002 and 35 new applications from 21 cathedrals in The number of items of business transacted by the Commission is perhaps a more accurate indicator of its growing workload, with 342 items of business over 9 meetings in 2005, compared with 308 items over 10 meetings in 2004 and 318 items over 9 meetings in These figures include new applications, projects and other matters referred to the Commission for its advice, follow up work on applications already determined (for example, the discharge of conditions placed on the Commission s approval of a project or ongoing consultation on details as work progresses), policy items, notifications and referrals and any other business. The same project may appear several times on the Commission s agendas. Requests for the Commission s advice continue to form a substantial and important part of its business (27 requests this year, compared with 26 in 2004, 20 in 2003, 20 in 2002 and 17 in 2001). Increasingly, the statutory consultees are included in this process at a pre-application stage and all parties appreciate the value and utility of advice in the formulation of proposals for approval and in the implementation of work following approval. This year, regular visits to York and all-party meetings involving the Chapter and its professional advisers, representatives of English Heritage and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and a Commission working group, to discuss ongoing work on the conservation and repair of the East Front and the East Window, have proved a model of ongoing consultation.

8 Such delegation visits continue to be an important means of gaining a thorough understanding of proposals, exploring contexts and points of detail with chapters and their advisers on site, strengthening relationships and transmitting knowledge and advice. As always, the Chairman and Secretariat are grateful to Commission members for giving so generously of their time and expertise. As in previous years, the number of applications approved conditionally indicates the Commission s attention to, and concern for, detail. No applications were refused in The Commission s core casework continues to fall into a number of broad but overlapping categories. Examples of each are set out below. 1 Alterations to the Cathedral Fabric Whilst fabric repairs are largely the remit of the local FAC rather than the Commission, applications for permanent alterations to, and other substantial interventions in, a cathedral s fabric fall to the Commission to determine. In 2005, many of these resulted from proposals to create or improve access for people with disabilities to the cathedral and its ancillary buildings. Durham Access improvements to the steps between the Quire and Quire Aisles. Ely Alteration to the great west doors to remove a step-over threshold in the wicket door to allow level access. Lincoln Resetting existing stone flooring to create ramped access to the Chapter House from the Cloister, replacing an unsatisfactory temporary ramp. Lincoln Ramped access 2 Fabric Conservation Under the CCM, many proposals for the conservation of elements of a cathedral s fabric or contents are properly the remit of that cathedral s FAC rather than the Commission, and form part of the chapter s regular stewardship of the building. However, conservation or repair on a large scale or of particular technical difficulty or complexity is sometimes necessary and some applications consequently fall to the Commission for its determination. In considering such applications the Commission draws on the diverse and substantial professional expertise and experience of its

9 members but also benefits from specialist advice from colleagues in the Cathedral and Church Buildings Division Conservation Section. Hereford Conservation and restoration of the painted decoration in the Audley Chapel. A grant of 5,000 was offered from the ECRF for this work. Wells Undertaking a trial to assess the effectiveness and physical and visual impact of an isothermal system of protection for the Jesse Window. York Undertaking a series of trials on selected stained glass panels from the East Window to determine the most effective and appropriate methods for conserving and reordering the glass. York Stained glass trial panel (CVMA ref I, panel 1g) Picture the Dean & Chapter of York 3 Development Proposals for major works of alteration or new build projects within cathedral precincts to create community or visitor facilities and new accommodation for cathedral clergy and other staff feature increasingly prominently on the Commission s agenda. It has been involved with a number of such projects from inception to completion and, in 2005, has spent a substantial amount of time visiting and advising on emerging proposals for other such projects, including the formulation of conservation plans and masterplans to set a framework for and guide multiphase developments. Wells Consultation on minor amendments to proposals for new facilities in the Masons Yard and Camery Garden approved in June 1999 and discharge of conditions relating to preparatory archaeological work. Liverpool Creation of a new cathedral shop, orientation point and refreshment facility in the north west transept and improvements to existing catering arrangements in the Welsford Porch. Winchester Formal advice on the draft Precinct Masterplan, which was subsequently formally adopted by the Chapter and the local planning authority as a framework to guide work in the Cathedral s Precinct in the short, medium and long term.

10 Winchester Key view from south 4 Liturgical Reordering, Art, Music, Sound and Light Reordering to reflect current liturgical practice is integral to a cathedral s life as a place of worship, mission and pilgrimage. Such changes present opportunities for excellence in design and craftsmanship but can be controversial in terms of their impact on a cathedral s fabric and historic fittings and furniture. The introduction of new furnishing or works of art, and the provision of sound equipment and lighting are principally FAC matters, though the impact of some schemes is so substantial or significant that application to the Commission is necessary. Southwark Delegation visit followed by advice on emerging proposals for reordering the Crossing, in the light of a mock-up authorized by the FAC. St Albans New stained glass window in the south nave aisle to commemorate the 50 th Anniversary of the re-founding of St Columba s College; designed by Caroline Benyon BA, FMGP, ACR. Carlisle Ongoing consultation on trials to inform the final selection of lighting for the choir stalls as part of a three-phase scheme to relight the cathedral, following the Commission s approval of Phase I in June St Albans New window by Caroline Benyon

11 5 Archaeology The Commission s approval must be sought where works within a cathedral precinct would disturb or destroy archaeological remains. This covers not only the evaluation or excavation of below ground remains but also interventions in standing historic fabric (for example to create or enlarge openings or provide service runs). In considering applications for such work, or wider work that includes an archaeological dimension, the Commission remains concerned to prevent unnecessary archaeological intervention, mitigate the impact of work and encourage the production of high quality records and other documentation. St Paul s Archaeological evaluation in the Cathedral School playground to inform proposals for landscape improvements and new play equipment. St Paul s Access works to the main lift, main stair and the crypt stairs, and the creation of a new education facility in the crypt, all requiring exploratory opening up and archaeological investigation of the standing fabric of the Cathedral. Norwich Archaeological investigation to inform proposals for improved drainage in the Cloister Garth, followed by proposals for the drainage work itself. Exeter Archaeological dimensions to proposals for the resurfacing of the New Cut and landscape enhancements in the Cathedral Yard, within the Cathedral s Precinct. 6 The Precinct and the Cathedral s Setting Under the CCM, the Commission s remit extends to works within a cathedral s precinct which might cause disturbance or destruction of archaeological remains or which would affect the cathedral s immediate setting, such as new buildings for cathedral schools and conversion or upgrading of precinct buildings for new uses. Canterbury The extension and refurbishment of the Choir House, following an archaeological investigation using a trial pit and trenches. Ely The repair and rebuilding of the Deanery garden walls to match existing historic materials and construction techniques. Winchester and Norwich Advice on and approval of extensions to school buildings, including investigative archaeological work. 7 Loans and Disposals The Commission s approval must be sought for the loan or disposal of any item designated on a cathedral s inventory as being of outstanding architectural, archaeological, historic or artistic interest. Portsmouth Loan of King Charles II s marriage certificate to Ham House (National Trust) for an exhibition on his wife, Catherine de Braganza. Lichfield Loan of a processional cross to an exhibition at Goldsmith s Hall of the work of Gerald Benney.

12 THE COMMISSION S WIDER WORK The Care of Cathedrals (Amendment) Measure 2005 The Amendment Measure (hereafter CC(A)M ) was approved by both Houses of Parliament in Considerable work has since been undertaken by the Secretariat and the Rules Committee on the drafting of new Rules for the implementation and operation of the CC(A)M. At the end of the 2005 the Commission looked forward to the submission of the Rules to General Synod for its approval in 2006, following a period of consultation. Once the Rules and accompanying guidance material are in place, the CC(A)M can be brought into force. Whilst many areas of the CC(A)M are concerned to clarify existing procedures and formally adopt good practice that has emerged through over ten years of operating the CCM, it will, when in force, be likely to influence both the nature and volume of both FAC and Commission casework. For example, the CC(A)M clarifies that works of repair involving permanent alteration will require approval by the Commission, and introduces provision for external statutory consultation on applications made to an FAC. Regional Seminars The Secretariat has continued its programme of regional seminars for FACs and cathedral staff and advisers, which has proved popular and productive in allowing discussion of issues and sharing of experiences in an informal setting and encouraging closer working relationships. A seminar was held in Exeter (South West area) in April with another arranged for January 2006 in Durham (North East area), to be followed by further seminars in Members of the Secretariat sometimes visit cathedrals to discuss the operation of the CCM more generally, at the invitation of cathedral Chapters (the Assistant Secretary and Cathedrals Assistant made such a visit to Derby in July), and the Secretariat will be offering training opportunities for FACs, cathedral officers and advisers and the statutory consultees in due course, when the CC(A)M comes into force. Since his appointment in July 2005, the Chairman has also undertaken a series of more than 20 visits to meet Deans and members of cathedral staff. OTHER POLICY ISSUES AFFECTING THE COMMISSION Church Archaeology and Human Remains Working Group The Working Group, jointly convened by English Heritage, the CCC and the Commission, completed consultation on its report in The resulting Guidance for best practice for treatment of human remains excavated from Christian burial grounds in England was launched in January 2005 and, as recommended in that document, a standing committee to serve as a national advisory body on human remains was established. This body, the Advisory Panel on the Archaeology of Christian Burials in England (APACBE) will provide supporting advice to the guidance document and facilitate the progress of policy and strategy relating to this field. APACBE is sponsored by the Church of England, English Heritage and the Department for Constitutional Affairs

13 (to which responsibility for burial and exhumation law has been transferred from the Home Office). Further details can be found on its website: Cathedral and Church Building Division Library Matters The Commission s statutory duty to keep a library (in conjunction with the CCC) is set out in the CCM and the Commission and its Secretariat take this responsibility seriously. In 2005 the Commission was again very grateful to the CCB s two honorary librarians, Mr Vaughan Whibley and Ms Sue Drury, for their invaluable voluntary assistance both with day-to-day library matters and the operation of the CCB s Library Working Group, and the time-consuming records management exercise and preparations and packing that preceded the CCB s relocation (in November 2005 with other Archbishops Council staff) to temporary office and library space in Waterloo whilst Church House is refurbished. In February 2005, the Commission welcomed the report and recommendations of the National Church Institutions Documentary Heritage Review. The Secretariat has since developed a close and constructive working relationship with the new Head of Archives, Libraries and Information Services, Mr Declan Kelly, and continues to liaise with colleagues at the Church of England Record Centre at Bermondsey and at Lambeth Palace Library. Report produced by the Commission Secretariat 2006

14 Appendix 1 MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION IN 2005 ( Quinquennium) Nominated by or in consultation with: Chairman Professor Averil Cameron Secretary of State for until July 2005 Culture, Media & Sport The Rt Hon Frank Field MP from July 2005 Vice-Chairman Sir Michael Llewellyn-Smith Standing Committee of General Synod & Deans and Provosts Conference Members The Rt Revd George Cassidy, House of Bishops the Bishop of Southwell until July 2005 The Rt Revd Stephen Platten, the Bishop of Wakefield from September 2005 The Very Revd Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury The Very Revd Michael Sadgrove, Dean of Durham Miss Sarah Brown Mrs Sarah Quail Mr Peter Draper Mr Michael Reardon Mr Michael Drury Mr John Burton Deans and Provosts Conference Deans and Provosts Conference Council for the Care of Churches Council for the Care of Churches Council for the Care of Churches Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Institute of British Architects Royal Institute of British Architects & Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association

15 Professor Philip Cooper Lady Hilary Weir Mr John Maine Mrs Corinne Bennett The Revd Canon Dr Nicholas Thistlethwaite Dr Philip Dixon The Revd Canon Jane Sinclair The Revd Paul Jenkins Institutions of Structural Engineers & of Civil Engineers Department of Culture, Media & Sport Royal Academy of Art English Heritage Royal School of Church Music Society of Antiquaries & Council for British Archaeology Liturgical Commission Liturgical Commission Elected by General Synod The Revd Canon Jeremy Haselock The Revd Canon Peter Atkinson The Revd Canon David Isaac Dr Julian Litten Mr Tom Sutcliffe

16 Appendix 2 APPLICATIONS AND REQUESTS FOR ADVICE MADE TO THE COMMISSION Applications made to the Commission in 2005 Canterbury Canterbury Choir House Archaeological Trial Pit and Trenches Choir House Extension and Refurbishment Approved Unconditionally Chester New Sculpture The Crucified Withdrawn Coventry Disabled Access Improvements in Cathedral Withdrawn Derby West End Facilities (revised Scheme) Durham Ely Access and Safety Improvements to Steps between Quire and Quire Aisles Repair and Rebuilding of Deanery Garden Walls Ely Adaptation of Great West Doors Exeter Hereford Enhancement of Cathedral Yard and Resurfacing of New Cut Conservation and Restoration of Audley Chapel Lichfield Loan of Processional Cross Lincoln Liverpool London, St Paul s London, St Paul s London, St Paul s Access Ramp from Cloister to Chapter House Visitor Facilities and Disabled Access Route into Cathedral Archaeology for Works to Cathedral School Playground Access Works Main Lift and Stair Access Works North and South Crypt Stairs

17 London, St Paul s London, St Paul s London, St Paul s Norwich Access Works Re-landscaping the South Churchyard Education Facility in the Crypt New Stair in Lantern Archaeology for Drainage in Cloister Garth Norwich Street Lanterns Norwich Extension to Lower School Norwich Norwich Portsmouth Salisbury Health and Safety Measures for High Level Working Improvement of Drainage in the Cloister Garth Loan of Charles II s Marriage Certificate Interment of Sir Edward Heath s Ashes and Installation of New Ledger Stone Awaiting Determination Southwell Ramping of North Quire Aisle St Albans New Stained Glass Window Wells New Development (Revised Scheme for Masons Yard / Camery Garden) Approved Unconditionally Wells Conservation of Jesse Window Isothermal Glazing Trials Winchester Development at the Pilgrims School Archaeological Investigation Worcester Access Works to North Choir Aisle York York East Front Stonework Repair and Conservation East Window Stained Glass Protocol Withdrawn

18 York East Window Stained Glass Conservation Trials New requests for advice in 2005 Blackburn Carlisle Chester Chester Chichester Coventry Coventry Coventry Durham Ely Exeter Hereford Hereford Manchester Newcastle Peterborough Portsmouth Ripon Salisbury Salisbury Salisbury Southwark Stations of the Cross Protective Curtain for Paintings Railing around Garth Pond (Health and Safety) Residential Developments in the Precinct Works to Lady Chapel Conservation of Glass Stained Glass Fragments Access to Chapels Access into Shop and Toilets Access to the Monks Dormitory Access Alteration to the West Doors Stonework Conservation Policy (Eastern and Lady Chapels) Disposal of Tables Celebrating the Saints Project Lettering under Stained Glass Window Development of Cathedral Hall Precinct Development Masterplan New Sound System Conservation of Choir Stalls Cathedral Lighting New Stained Glass Window Extension to Bishop Wordsworth School Reordering of Crossing

19 Truro Winchester Winchester Worcester Worcester Development Project Precinct Development Masterplan Pilgrims School Development North Porch Glazing (Revised Proposal) Visitor Facilities