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.