Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches

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1 DAC310.1 Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches DAC Meeting number 310 will be held from 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 in the Church of England - Birmingham, 8th Floor, 1 Colmore Row, BIRMINGHAM B3 2BJ. Adrian Mann, DAC Secretary ( ; DAC@birmingham.anglican.org) AGENDA Welcome and Call to Order, a Prayer, and Apologies 1. PROGRAMME of business To agree 2. MINUTES of Meeting held 8 December 2015 Paper DAC310.2 (white); to agree 3. Ongoing cases to NOTE, including ratifications... DAC310.3 (blue); to note 4. Requests for ADVICE... DAC310.4 (green); to consider 5. Faculty PETITIONS to resolve... DAC310.5 (pink); to consider 6. NON-CASEWORK business 1. Membership: The Bishop's Council of 10-Dec-15 was very glad to appoint 13 members and 5 advisers to form the DAC (who will be joined by the two Archdeacons and Mr Phil Nunnerley, as the Bishop's new appointed Chair). Bishop David noted to the Council the substantial amount of time and expertise that the DAC had given to the diocese over the last 6 years on a pro bono basis and thanked members and advisers for their substantial commitment. Paper DAC is attached. Mr Mann to report. The Committee to NOTE. 2. DAC Vice-Char: Under Section 7 of the new Constitution, the DAC should nominate one of its members (excluding the Archdeacons) as the Vice-Chair, who would act as Chair if the Chair was unable to attend a meeting or while the role of Chair was vacant. Mr Mann to report. The Committee to RESOLVE. 3. Diocesan Archaeological Assessment: Dr Hodder has completed his full 2015 assessment of the archaeological potential of the churches within the Diocese. Paper DAC is attached. Dr Hodder to report. The Committee to ENDORSE. QUINQUENNIAL INSPECTION REPORTS are received for the following churches and are available for members' comments. Archdeacons may wish to discuss both with respective PCCs. St Peter, Hall Green (Fiona Mottershead) St Peter and St Paul, and Nechells (Adrian Mathias) FilemakerPro file "DACmeetings" page 1 of 1 Printed 15 Jan 2016

2 4. Major Churches Research Project: Historic England is drawing up a short list of around 50 major churches to be studied in depth. From this, 10 will be selected for detailed study and national publication. The aim is to highlight the public benefit such churches provide, the duties they are expected to fulfil and the challenges they face in doing so. In Birmingham, St Agatha, Sparkbrook will be contacted to see if it would wish to participate in the project. Mr Mann to report. The Committee to NOTE. 7. MEETING DATES 2016 DAC311: Wednesday 16 th March at 2:00pm DAC312: Tuesday 17 th May at 10:30am DAC313: Tuesday 12 th July at 2:00pm DAC314: Tuesday 6 th September at 2:00pm DAC315: Tuesday 1 st November at 2:00pm DAC316: Tuesday 13 th December at 10:30am 2

3 Info/Ratif. items Built=1200 implies mediæval origins; SoS is ; QIR dates latest Quinq. Inspection Rpt.; List includes Conservation Area status; Mtgs. shows times case has arisen; Amen. indicates likely interest of Nat. Amenity Socs.; Contact info is for benefice incumbent & churchwarden FRANKLEY, St Leonard P2986 To install an electric boiler B32 4BL 1200 UNKNOWN DuckhamD None Nov-06 2* AS Birmingham The Revd Richard Tebbs ( ) Mr Nigel Nash ( ) Bromsgrove Ratification [DAC307 MINUTE: The DAC noted that there was a dispute between the PCC and its architect, and that the architect was suing the parish for his fees and legal costs. It awaited the results of the consideration of the matter by the civil judicial system and the Architects Registration Board. The Committee NOTED the position.] The Ven. Hayward Osborne 16/12/15 The parish was in touch on 16-Dec-15 to say that the dispute between the PCC and its church inspector had been settled by an order from Worcester County Court. The architect had been suing for unpaid fees plus legal costs reaching, in total, around 25,000 (as at 20-Aug-15). In return for the architect dropping his claim, the PCC agreed to pay 6,250 in fees and withdraw its complaint to the Architects Registration Board. The Committee to NOTE. FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 1 of 1 (Info/Ratif. items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

4 items Built=1200 implies mediæval origins; SoS is ; QIR dates latest Quinq. Inspection Rpt.; List includes Conservation Area status; Mtgs. shows times case has arisen; Amen. indicates likely interest of Nat. Amenity Socs.; Contact info is for benefice incumbent & churchwarden ASTON AND NECHELLS, SS Peter & Paul R3143 To repair the church bells B6 6QA 1480/1879 ChatwinJA MathiasA None Feb-15 2*/CA VAS The Revd Canon Dr Andy Jolley ( ) Mr Cephas France ( ) Birm. City The Ven. Simon Heathfield, Mr Andrew Stubbs 12/1/16 A List B application is made to: repair the clapper crownstaples to two bells and to replace the bearings of one bell. Mr Stubbs to report. The Committee to ADVISE SUTTON COLDFIELD, Holy Trinity P2108 To revise the liturgical layout and reorder B72 1SD 1200/1929 BatemanCE/BidlakeWH MathiasA Engd Aug-10 1/CA TAS The Revd John Routh ( ) Mr Michael Somers ( ) Birm. City [DAC306 MINUTE: Dr Hodder reported that, as an initial part of the church's major reordering project, the architect had proposed a series of trial holes for structural and archaeological investigations. He welcomed and encouraged this approach, which would then help to inform the future archaeological work required as part of the Faculty permission. The Committee ENDORSED Dr Hodder's advice and NOTED the position.] Dr Mike Hodder, Mr Steven McLeish, Mr Stephen Oliver 7/1/16 The architect was in touch on 7-Jan to say that the trial hole investigation had been completed and that work to the nave floor would begin shortly, following the drawing up of a written scheme of investigation by the consultant archaeologist. Dr Hodder to report. The Committee to ADVISE WARD END, St Margaret R3138 To install an external church notice board B8 2BA 1517/1834 BondT ClewsM None Jul GAS The Revd Peter Smith ( ) Mrs Wendy Hollis ( ) Birm. City The Ven. Simon Heathfield 6/1/16 The parish was in touch on 5-Jan to seek advice on the installation of a sign board to provide effective advertising for the new community centre established within the church building. Archdeacon Heathfield to report. The Committee to ADVISE EDGBASTON, St Germain R3136 To improve the church facilities B16 0NB 1917/1917 ReynoldsEF PotterM None Jan T Birmingham The Revd Hugh Scriven ( ) Mr Richard Eaton ( ) Birm. City Mr Derek Clarke, Mr Chris Hargreaves, Mr Steven McLeish 16/12/15 The parish is seeking to improve its welcome and community facilities by introducing a new servery into the west end and also a physical link between the church and its hall, which could house toilets, office space and a meeting room. A DAC sub-group was invited to visit the church on 18-Jan. Mr Clarke, Mr Hargreaves and Mr McLeish to report. The Committee to ADVISE. FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 1 of 5 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

5 items SUMMERFIELD, Christ Church R3139 To re-plaster the church interior B16 0EZ 1885 ChatwinJA MathiasA None Oct V Birmingham The Revd Peter Sainsbury ( ) Mrs Jan Thomas ( ) Birm. City The Ven. Hayward Osborne, Mr Stephen Oliver 7/1/16 A List B application is made to: re-plaster areas of damaged internal plasterwork using sand and lime plaster and a lime wash paint. Mr Oliver to report. The Committee to ADVISE HANDSWORTH, St Mary R3021 To carry out an internal reordering B20 2RB 1160/1850 ChatwinJA/Rickman PotterM None May-15 2* VAS Birmingham The Revd Dr Bob Stephen ( ) Mr Keith Hemmings ( ) Birm. City [DAC309 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that a DAC sub-group had been invited to visit the church on 10-Nov to discuss a major reordering project, which appeared to be very positive, and that an advice paper had been produced. He echoed the Archdeacon's observation on whether a new vestry located at the base of the tower, with its doorway facing onto a new nave platform, might present challenges for movement around the church space before and after services. Mr Bridges reported that he had visited the church and was broadly supportive of the proposals, but he noted that the Victorian Society would be concerned about the complete removal of the church pews and that any partitioning would need to be done very sensitively. Mr McLeish reported that he would also visit the church shortly, as Historic England would have similar concerns regarding the removal of the pews. The Committee ENDORSED paper DAC and NOTED the position.] Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Derek Clarke, Dr Mike Hodder Historic England was consulted on the parish's full reordering proposals at the church on 10-Dec-15. Paper DAC is attached. Mr McLeish to report. The Committee to ADVISE HANDSWORTH, St Mary R3145 To carry out repairs to the stonework and tower B20 2RB 1160/1850 ChatwinJA/Rickman PotterM Engd May-15 2* VAS Birmingham The Revd Dr Bob Stephen ( ) Mr Keith Hemmings ( ) Birm. City Mr Derek Clarke, Mr Steven McLeish 7/1/16 15/1/16 A List B application is made to: carry out repairs to the church stonework and tower, including refixing a merlon to the north parapet, removing plants from the stonework and guttering, refixing a pinnacle cap to the nave south battlements, refixing missing slates on the roof, cleaning out the gullies and hoppers, securing the door at the top of the tower stairs, repointing open mortar joints on the tower and joints at the west elevation at high level, refixing a merlon to the nave battlements and rebedding the corner kneeler stone to the north-west corner, repairing the tower roof structure, replacing the south-facing tower window with a ventilating leaded light, replacing the timber louvres to the tower and removing the brick infills, and providing a second downline for the lightning conductor. Mr Clarke and Mr McLeish to report. The Committee to ADVISE PERRY BEECHES, St Matthew R3140 To repair the church organ B44 8RA 1964 MaguireM PotterM None Feb T Birmingham The Revd Adam Romanis ( ) Mr David Gadd ( ) Birm. City Dr Jim Berrow Dr Berrow was invited to visit the church on 15-Dec-15 to discuss repairs and maintenance to the organ. Paper DAC is attached. Dr Berrow to report. The Committee to ADVISE. 9/12/15 FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 2 of 5 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

6 items COFTON HACKETT, St Michael & All Angels R3132 To replace the church organ B45 8PT 1340/1861 DayH MottersheadF None Nov-15 2* VAS Birmingham The Revd Canon Rob Fieldson ( ) Mr Hugh Edwards ( ) Bromsgrove [DAC309 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that he had been invited to visit the church on 4-Dec to discuss the possible future of the church organ and that he would draft and advice note as soon as possible. The Committee NOTED the position.] Dr Jim Berrow 24/11/15 Dr Berrow was invited to visit the church on 4-Dec-15 to discuss repairs to the organ, and whether it had a sustainable future in the building. Paper DAC is attached. Dr Berrow to report. The Committee to ADVISE SHENLEY GREEN, St David P2614To replace copper roof coverings with an alternative B29 4HH 1970 UNKNOWN BuddR Engd Dec T Birmingham Mrs Diana Smith ( ) Birm. City [DAC303 MINUTE: The DAC noted that the final specification for the re-roofing of the church hall was expected from the parish in due course, for the discharge of provisos. The Committee NOTED the position.] Mr Robin Hurley 12/1/16 The parish's surveyor forwarded details of the proposed re-roofing works for the church hall on 7-Jan. Mr Hurley to report. The Committee to ADVISE SMETHWICK (OLD CHURCH), Old Church R3141 To install a roof alarm B67 6EQ 1732 UNKNOWN ThomasC Engd Jun-01 2* G Birmingham The Revd Deb Buckley ( ) Miss Yvonne Hadley ( ) Sandwell The Ven. Hayward Osborne, Mr Derek Clarke A List B application is made to: install a roof alarm on the church, to deter unauthorised access. Mr Clarke to report. The Committee to ADVISE. 12/1/ BOURNVILLE, St Francis of Assisi R3098 To repair the church organ B30 1JY 1925 Alexander-Harvey BateD None Feb-11 2/CA T Birmingham The Revd Canon Peter Babington ( ) Mr Roger Barber ( ) Birm. City [DAC307 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported, in writing, that the parish was seeking to discuss repairs to the organ and that he would attempt to visit the church in the near future. The Committee NOTED the position.] Dr Jim Berrow Dr Berrow was invited to visit the church on 7-Dec-15 to discuss repairs to the organ. Paper DAC is attached. Dr Berrow to report. The Committee to ADVISE. 10/7/15 FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 3 of 5 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

7 items HALL GREEN [ASCENSION], Church of the P2969 To improve the church AV system B28 8JD 1704/1860 WilsonW ThomasC Engd Jul-13 2* VGAS Birmingham The Revd Paul Leckey ( ) Mr David Chellingworth ( ) Birm. City Mr Graeme Beamish, Mr Steven McLeish [DAC307 MINUTE: Mr Beamish reported that he would be satisfied for the descending AV screen box to be mounted beneath the chancel ceiling, as no viable alternative was available. He requested that the architect confirmed the proposed location for the box, which he hoped could be in line with the ceiling moulding at the west end of the chancel, and that the repeater screens in the transepts would be fixed into plaster, rather than onto the gallery woodwork. The Committee RECOMMENDED the petition, provided that the parish submitted the final location details for the projector screen box and the repeater screens, for agreement by the DAC.] 5/1/16 The parish wrote to the Registrar on 2-Dec-15 to request permission to place the ceiling-mounted box for the projector screen further east in the chancel, rather than in line with the moulding at the west end. Mr Beamish and Mr McLeish to report. The Committee to ADVISE LAPWORTH, St Mary the Virgin P3103 To install a window guard B94 5NX 1200 UNKNOWN ThomasC Engd Mar-11 1/CA AS Birmingham Mr Hugh Roberts ( ) Warwickshire Mr Graeme Beamish, Mrs Merryn Lloyd [DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Beamish reported that he was satisfied with the parish's proposals to install a guard to the new Lady Chapel window, provided that any fixings were made into mortar joints. The Committee RECOMMENDED the petition, provided that the fixings for the new window guard were made into the mortar joints, only.] 6/1/16 The parish was in touch on 4-Jan to say that, after testing, a full, wire-mesh window guard had a very negative visual impact on the view of the glazing from both inside and outside the building. As an alternative, the parish has proposed the installation of polycarbonate guards for the 3 main lights between the mullions, with stainless steel fixings into the mortar, while the small window lights between the traceries would be left unprotected, as they were at much less risk from accidental damage or an attempt at forced entry. Mr Beamish and Mrs Lloyd to report. The Committee to ADVISE NUTHURST-CUM-HOCKLEY HEATH, St Thomas P3127 To install a new sound system B94 5RP 1879 CottonJ OliverS None Aug V Birmingham The Revd Marc Catley ( ) Mrs Sue Allso ( ) Solihull Ms Sarah Baldwin, Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Harry Rawlings [DAC309 MINUTE: Ms Baldwin reported that she was satisfied with the parish's proposals to install a new sound system within the church, but she felt that the actual cable routes would need to be identified clearly and installed in as sensitive and unobtrusive manner as possible, following the current national guidance for wiring in churches ( Dr Berrow suggested that Ms Baldwin and Mr Bridges visited the church to establish this cable runs The Committee RECOMMENDED the application to the Chancellor, provided that the final cable runs were agreed on site with a DAC sub-group.] A DAC-sub group was invited to visit the church on 25-Jan to discuss the final wiring runs for the new sound system. Ms Baldwin and Mr Bridges to report. The Committee to ADVISE. 7/1/16 FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 4 of 5 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

8 items SALTER STREET, St Patrick R3137 To fell a conifer tree in the churchyard B94 6DE 1861/1899 BidlakeWH CrookR None May-13 2* V Birmingham The Revd Julie Humphries ( ) Mrs Jean Brown ( ) Solihull The Ven. Hayward Osborne 31/12/15 A List B application is made to: fell a tree in the churchyard. The conifer tree is located alongside the footpath to the church and there are signs of heave caused by its roots. A tree surgeon has inspected the conifer and recommended that it be felled for health and safety reasons. The conifer is subject to a Tree Preservation Order. Archdeacon Osborne to report. The Committee to ADVISE. FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 5 of 5 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

9 items Built=1200 implies mediæval origins; SoS is ; QIR dates latest Quinq. Inspection Rpt.; List includes Conservation Area status; Mtgs. shows times case has arisen; Amen. indicates likely interest of Nat. Amenity Socs.; Contact info is for benefice incumbent & churchwarden ASTON AND NECHELLS, SS Peter & Paul P3142 To renovate the churchyard war memorial B6 6QA 1480/1879 ChatwinJA MathiasA Engd Feb-15 2*/CA VAS The Revd Canon Dr Andy Jolley ( ) Mr Cephas France ( ) Birm. City Ms Sarah Baldwin, Mrs Merryn Lloyd, Mr Charles Shapcott 14/1/16 A Faculty application is made to: renovate the churchyard war memorial and improve its access and setting. This will include the installation of a paved area with steps, the removal of some overhanging trees and the planting of a new yew tree. Ms Baldwin, Ms Ellison, Mrs Lloyd and Mr Shapcott to report. The Committee to RESOLVE DORDON, St Leonard P3126 To update the church heating system B78 1SN 1868/1901 StreetGE/BidlakeWH HaywardA None Jul V The Revd Ann Simmons ( ) Mr Michael Dorn ( ) Warwickshire Mr Derek Clarke [DAC309 MINUTE: Mr Skingley reported that the parish was in a difficult position in finding an effective solution to the problems with its heating system, which was driven by a relatively inaccessible boiler located in an old coal store. He observed that the quotes that the parish had received were for very different solutions that were hard to compare directly, so he offered to discuss measures with the incumbent. Mr Clarke and Mr Skingley noted that, ideally, they would prefer for a new flue to break through the roof, where it would be less visible, rather than through the face of the wall, where it could be more obvious. The Committee DEFERRED resolution of the application, pending a discussion between Mr Skingley and the incumbent to identify the most effective way forward.] 8/12/15 Mr Skingley was in touch with the incumbent on 21-Dec-15 to identify an effective boiler, boiler location and flue construction, to bring the church heating system back into use. Paper DAC is attached. Mr Clarke to report. The Committee to RESOLVE GRENDON, All Saints P3073 To add toilets, a servery and a community space CV9 3DP 1200/1845 HusseyRC BrownhillP Engd Aug-09 2* VAS The Revd Roger Chamberlain ( ) Mr David Price ( ) Warwickshire [DAC309 MINUTE: Dr Hodder reported that a final archaeological report covering the whole of the area for the new church extension had been completed. He explained that, as the excavation had revealed features that went back through the medieval period to even the Bronze Age use of the site, the architect was designing a means for the new build to bridge these remains without resulting in their disturbance. The Committee NOTED the position.] Mr Derek Clarke, Dr Mike Hodder, Mr Charles Shapcott The architect forwarded a drawing for a means of the new extension to bridge and preserve the below-ground archaeology on 8-Jan. Mr Clarke, Dr Hodder and Mr Shapcott to report. The Committee to RESOLVE. 8/1/16 FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 1 of 3 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

10 items BARTLEY GREEN, St Michael & All Angels P3144 To install a new church sign board B32 3PS 1966 HainesHN PotterM None Dec T Birmingham The Revd Ruth Atkinson ( ) Miss Nina Beckley ( ) Birm. City Ms Helen Ellison 15/1/16 An application for Faculty is made to: install a free-standing new notice board to replace the current unit, which is out of date and deteriorated, located next to the church car park. Ms Ellison to report. The Committee to RESOLVE SUMMERFIELD, Christ Church P3129 To reorder the church interior B16 0EZ 1885 ChatwinJA MathiasA Engd Oct V Birmingham The Revd Peter Sainsbury ( ) Mrs Jan Thomas ( ) Birm. City Mr Chris Hargreaves, Mr Steven McLeish, Mr Stephen Oliver [DAC309 MINUTE: Mr Oliver reported that the parish was developing a positive reordering project for the whole of the church interior. He noted that he was satisfied with the use of engineered timber for the floor finish in the nave and he felt that the re-engineering of the west-end screen was good. He felt that a full design of the proposed inner porch glazed doors should be developed and suggested that it included more woodwork, so that they had a better architectural connection with the church interior. He explained that, if the light level in the porch was too high, a person looking at the glazed door would see a reflection, rather than the church interior. Mr Bridges felt that it was positive that the outer wooden doors were to be retained. Mr Oliver explained that the spaces between the chapel ramp balustrades were open, so that the parish would need to take account in its risk assessment that a person could fall through the gap. He also suggested that the end of the handrail was detailed to be curved, so avoid snagging on clothes. He was concerned about the proposal that the chancel furnishings, as a set of woodwork in its original context, would be separated and diffused around the church. He noted that a view would need to be sought from both Historic England and the Victorian Society on this element of the work, in particular. Mr Skingley reported that he was satisfied with the proposed heating system and he suggested that the fan convectors at the rear of the church were connected through a pipe to each dropping down from the gallery. He noted that a full, final lighting scheme was still to be developed. Mr Bridges commented that he would be glad to talk through the current Statement of Significance with the incumbent, to help to develop it further, and noted that it should identify the building as the work of J.A. Chatwin and consider it in the context of his other church projects. Dr Berrow observed that the parish's reordering proposals appeared to be progressing well and were leading to a final scheme that would result in a very positive new way of using the space for mission, worship and community engagement. He suggested that a DAC sub-group visited the church, with the nominees from Historic England and the Victorian Society if possible, to discuss moving the project forward and the final technical information that would be required. The Committee DEFERRED resolution of the application, pending a site visit to the church by a DAC sub-group to discuss the development of certain parts of the proposals.] 12/1/16 The DAC sub-group was invited to the church on 18-Jan to discuss the development of certain parts of the general reordering proposals, with particular attention to the treatment of the chancel and its furnishings. Mr Hargreaves, Mr McLeish and Mr Oliver to report. The Committee to RESOLVE. FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 2 of 3 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016

11 items PERRY BEECHES, St Matthew P3135 To install new storage cupboards B44 8RA 1964 MaguireM PotterM None Feb T Birmingham The Revd Adam Romanis ( ) Mr David Gadd ( ) Birm. City Ms Sarah Baldwin 14/12/15 A Faculty application is made to: install a new, wooden storage cupboard inside the main church space, next to the organ. A DAC sub-group was invited to the church to discuss the proposals on 15-Dec-15. Ms Baldwin to report. The Committee to RESOLVE. FilemakerPro file "DACbusiness" AGENDA Page 3 of 3 ( items) Printed Jan 15, 2016