Registry Archives - The Diocese of St Albans

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Faculties, List B and how to apply for them	These online sessions took place in May 2026. In these sessions Emma debunked some myths and provided practical explanation about Faculties and List B permissions and how to apply for them. What is a faculty and what’s a List B permission? A faculty is a legal permission to make a change to a church building or in the churchyard or church garden. A faculty is granted by the Diocesan Chancellor. There are national lists of Minor Matters that don’t need a faculty – List A is for very minor items; List B covers work that needs to be checked to ensure it’s done in the right way for a particular church building. What information is needed? This is based on the Permissions page of the diocesan website An evidence-based system: please provide as much detail as possible about what, how and why Routine and technical proposals: What: description of works and PCC resolution How: specification/schedule of works from architect or surveyor, specialist contractor etc plus drawings/marked-up photos Why: Statements of Significance & Needs (link to MAP) How to make an application Applications for DAC advice which may lead to a faculty application or List B permission are made via the Diocesan Online Portal and there is a User Guide available to assist with this process.	Building Resources, Buildings and Churchyards, Churchyard Resources	Download	building-resources buildings-and-churchyards churchyard-resources
Faculty Process Flowchart for PCCs	The Permissions page on our website gives full information about Faculties and List B applications. That may sound rather complicated, so we hope this flowchart illustrating the process will make it easier to follow.	Building Resources, Buildings and Churchyards	Download	building-resources buildings-and-churchyards
St Albans Churchyard Regulations 2025 and The Churchyards Handbook	The Churchyard Regulations set out what is permitted in all the parish churchyards of the Church of England in the Diocese of St Albans. They also provide guidance, advising on good practice and management on churchyards, and providing advice and assistance. There is also a summary guide called the Churchyard Handbook – Guide for Families, please refer to these documents together. Please click here to download the Churchyard Regulations 2025. Please click here to download the Churchyard Handbook Guide for Families 2025. Please click here to download the Additional Matters Order 3. 2025 Churchyard Regulations	Buildings and Churchyards, Church management, Churchyard Resources, Managing your Church	Download	buildings-and-churchyards church-management churchyard-resources managing-your-church
Faculty Costs	This guidance explains the award of costs in Faculty proceedings. It was issued for use in the Diocese of St Albans with effect from 17 June 2024.	Building Resources, Buildings and Churchyards, Church Maintenance, Churchyard Resources, Managing your Church	Download	building-resources buildings-and-churchyards church-maintenance churchyard-resources managing-your-church
Minor Matters and Additional Matters Orders	The Minor Matters list sets out matters which may be undertaken without a faculty. This page also lists all the Minor Matters Additional Matters within List A or List B. This includes: Preliminary Investigative works Commonwealth War Graves Filming in Churches Hand sanitisers Livestreaming Vestments Royal British Legion Silent Soldier Silhouettes Electric Heating System Erection of scaffolding on church land by a third party for works to a neighbouring property Churchyard Regulations Hiring of Church Halls and Buildings Wi-Fi Extenders Minor Matters Lists A and B 2022 Minor Matters advice and diocesan practice July 2022 Additional Matters Order 3. 2018 St Albans – Preliminary Investigative Works Additional Matters Order 1. 2016 St Albans – Commonwealth War Graves Additional Matters Order 4. 2018 St Albans – Filming in Churches Additional Matters Order 1. 2020 St Albans – Hand Sanitisers Unlisted Building Additional Matters Order 2. 2020 St Albans – Hand Sanitisers Listed Building Additional Matters Order 1. 2022 St Albans – Provision for livestreaming Additional Matters Order 3. 2022 St Albans – Signed Vestments Additional Matters Order 1. Amended edition 2018 St Albans – Silent Soldier Silhouettes Additional Matters Order 1. 2025 St Albans – Electric heating system Additional Matters Order 2. 2025 St Albans – Erection of scaffolding on church land by a third party for works to a neighbouring property Additional Matters Order 3. 2025 Churchyard Regulations Additional Matters Order 4. 2025 St Albans – Hiring of a church or a church hall to third parties Additional Matters Order 5. 2025 St Albans – Wi-Fi Extenders	Buildings and Churchyards	Download	buildings-and-churchyards