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AGENDA

DAC Meeting number 307 will be held from 2:00 pm on Tuesday, 1 September 2015 inthe Church of England - Birmingham, 8th Floor, 1 Colmore Row, BIRMINGHAM B3 2BJ.

Adrian Mann, DAC Secretary(0121-426 0405; [email protected])

DAC307.1

Diocesan Advisory Committeefor the Care of Churches

Welcome and Call to Order, a Prayer, and Apologies

1. PROGRAMME of business To agree

2. MINUTES of Meeting held 30 June 2015 Paper DAC307.2 (white); to agree

3. Ongoing cases to NOTE, including ratifications ... DAC307.3 (blue); to note

4. Requests for ADVICE ... DAC307.4 (green); to consider

5. Faculty PETITIONS to resolve ... DAC307.5 (pink); to consider

6. NON-CASEWORK business

1. Membership: The current DAC membership cycle of 1-Jan-10 to 1-Jan-16 is coming toan end. Following its own reconstitution, the Bishop's Council will be able to appoint the DACmembers for the period of 1-Jan-16 to 1-Jan-22. The Bishop is extremely grateful for thesignificant contribution made by all DAC members and advisers over the last 6 years to themanagement, maintenance and development of Birmingham's church buildings - particularlyfor the huge investment of time and expertise given to major projects such as St Barnabas,Erdington; Holy Trinity, Sutton Coldfield; St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill; and St Luke's GasStreet, Birmingham - and hopes that parishes may still be able to benefit from theirsignificant experience and advice in the future. Papers DAC307.6.1a and DAC307.6.1b areattached. Mr Mann to report. The Committee to NOTE.

7. MEETING DATES 2015

DAC308: Tuesday 13th October at 2:00pmDAC309: Tuesday 8th December at 10:30am

QUINQUENNIAL INSPECTION REPORTS are received for the following churches and areavailable for members' comments. Archdeacons may wish to discuss both with respective PCCs.

St Michael and All Angels, Maxstoke - Mr Michael Potter

St Peter and St Paul, Coleshill - Mr Michael Potter

St Mary Magdalen, Hazelwell - Mr Chris Thomas

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8. MEETING DATES 2016

DAC310: Wednesday 27th

January at 2:00pm

DAC311: Tuesday 22nd

March at 2:00pm

DAC312: Tuesday 17th

May at 2:00pm


July at 2:00pm

DAC314: Tuesday 6th

September at 2:00pm


October at 2:00pm


December at 10:30am

Birmingham DAC AGENDABuilt=1200 implies mediæval origins; SoS is Statement of Signif.; 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

Info/Ratif. items

List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Canon Eve Pitts (0121-356 4241)

[DAC302 MINUTE: Mr Brazier and Mr Clarke reported that they would be satisfied to see stolen lead gutters andflashings replaced with an alternative and less valuable metal. They noted that, if necessary, the parish shouldapply for an Emergency Licence from the Diocesan Registrar to carry out the work ahead of a formal applicationfor Faculty.

The Committee ENDORSED Mr Brazier's and Mr Clarke's advice and NOTED the position.]

The parish wrote on 5-Aug to seek an interim Faculty from the Chancellor to carry out urgent roof repair work. Aformal retrospective petition for Faculty is expected in due course. The Committee to NOTE.

1864

Built/mod.

ChatwinJA

Architect Inspector, & involvement

Birmingham

ArchdeaconryLocal Authority

Mr Derek Clarke

2* 350 V

307.3.1 BIRCHFIELD, Holy Trinity To replace stolen metal with an alternative material

Birm. CityMiss Cynthia Callender (0121-554 0903)

Info

ThomasC Engd

Mtgs.

2

23/10/14

Amen.

Statement of NeedStatement of Signif.

Spec./ScheduleContract Doct(s)

Report (DAC/other)Inspector's support

Note re. insuranceBrochure extract(s)

CorrespondenceQuotation(s)

Photograph(s)Sketch(es)

Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B20 3AG

Aug-12

R3048Adv / Ptn / Res/ Rgy/ Fac :

List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Richard Tebbs (0121-476 2246)

[DAC297 MINUTE: Mr Skingley reported that he was satisfied with the parish's proposals to install a new electricboiler into the church.

The Committee RECOMMENDED the petition, without proviso.]

Unfortunately, the parish is in a serious dispute with its church inspector regarding his fees submitted for thedesign of a prior, unimplemented solution to the church's heating problems. The architect is suing the PCC for theunpaid fees and the PCC has, in turn, raised a formal complaint with the Architects Registration Board. TheCommittee to NOTE.

1200

Built/mod.

UNKNOWN


Birmingham


The Ven. Hayward Osborne

2* 150 AS

307.3.2 FRANKLEY, St Leonard To install an electric boiler

BromsgroveMr Nigel Nash (0121-453 9369)

Ratification

DuckhamD None

Mtgs.

2

24/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B32 4BL

Nov-06

P2986Adv / Ptn / Res/ Rgy/ Fac :

List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Duncan Hill-Brown (01564-772472)

[DAC305 MINUTE: The DAC noted the opposition of the Victorian Society to the proposed demolition of the churchbuilding and hoped that the local authority could resolve the planning application shortly, following the appropriatebat survey.

The Committee NOTED the position.]

The local authority granted planning permission for the demolition of the current worship and community buildingson the site and the construction of a new church centre on 27-Jul. As such, the Chancellor is now in a position toconclude the application for Faculty. The Committee to NOTE.

1878/1897

Built/mod.

Payne/ChatwinJA


Birmingham


The Ven. Hayward Osborne, Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Stephen Oliver

250 V

307.3.3 DORRIDGE, St Philip To demolish and redevelop the church building

SolihullMrs Heather Tomson (01564-778077)

Ratification

ChristophersJ Engd

Mtgs.

15

12/4/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B93 8DX

Nov-08


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Advice items

List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Canon Dr Andy Jolley (0121-327 5856)

[DAC305 MINUTE: The DAC was glad to note that the parish had been successful in its application to the ListedPlaces of Worship Roof Repair Fund and hoped that it would be able to make good use of the grant and awaitedthe architect's final schedule and specification for the repair works, in due course.


The parish forwarded a repair specification, schedule and associated drawings for the restoration works to beundertaken to the nave roof on 27-Jul. Mr Oliver to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1480/1879

Built/mod.

ChatwinJA


Aston


Mr Stephen Oliver

2*/CA 600 VAS

307.4.1 ASTON AND NECHELLS, SS Peter & Paul To repair the nave and apse roofs

Birm. CityMr Cephas France (0121-240 9672)

Advice

MathiasA Engd

Mtgs.

4

27/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B6 6QB

Apr-09


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Oliver Coss (0121-772 0621)

The parish wrote on 4-Aug to say that part of the underground, brick, barrel-vaulted boiler room roof hadcollapsed. Mr Shapcott was invited to visit the church on 14-Aug with the church inspector to view the situation anddiscuss a means of repair. Paper DAC307.4.2 is attached. Mr Shapcott to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1898

Built/mod.

ProudTF


Aston


Mr Charles Shapcott

2* 500 V

307.4.2 SMALL HEATH, All Saints (ex-St Aidan) To repair the boiler house roof

Birm. CityMr Edgar Coleman (0121-773 4872)

Advice

MathiasA Engd

Mtgs.

1

5/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B10 0PR

May-13


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Gavin Douglas (0121-747 8546)

[DAC292 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that the parish were considering extensive repairs to their church organ andthat he would be available to offer any further advice when the parish were in a position to move forward with theproject.

Committee NOTED.]

The parish have been back in touch to continue discussions regarding the repair of the church organ and haverequested a site visit. Paper DAC307.4.3 is attached. Dr Berrow to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1726

Built/mod.

White


Aston


Dr Jim Berrow

1/CA 230 G

307.4.3 CASTLE BROMWICH, SS Mary & Margaret To repair the church organ

SolihullMrs Margaret Howlett (0121-783 5210)

Advice

BrookesA None

Mtgs.

2

20/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B36 9DE

Oct-13


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Stuart Carter (0121-748 5550)

[DAC301 MINUTE: Mr Hurley reported that the parish was at an early stage in considering a community extensionto the church building and that he had produced a paper to highlight the detail that it would need to draw up. Henoted that there was an area of land in the north-east corner of the church site that could also be used fordevelopment purposes.

The Committee ENDORSED paper DAC301.4.3 and NOTED the position.]

The parish forwarded draft plans for a community extension to its church building on 20-Jul for any further DACadvice, before moving forward with Faculty and planning permission applications. Paper DAC307.4.4 is attached.Mr Hargreaves and Mr Hurley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1968

Built/mod.

UNKNOWN


Aston


Mr Chris Hargreaves, Mr Robin Hurley

200 T

307.4.4 CASTLE BROMWICH, St Clement [of Alexandria] To extend the church building

WarwickshireMr Les Hayes (0121-681 2659)

Advice

HarrisonL Engd

Mtgs.

2

20/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B36 0BY

Jul-12


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List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Paul Tullett (0121-730 2081)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Beamish reported that he was satisfied with the parish's proposals to covert a flower room inthe modern extension to the church into a toilet, pending the production of final technical information.

The Committee RECOMMENDED the petition, provided that the parish produced a basic, scale floor plan, showinghow the room would be set out once converted into a toilet, for agreement by the DAC, before the conversionworks took place.]

The DAC awaits a basic, scale floor plan, showing how the flower room will be set out once changed into toiletfacilities, before the conversion takes place. Mr Beamish and Mr Skingley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1879

Built/mod.

BatemanCE/CorserB


Aston


Mr Graeme Beamish, Mr Brough Skingley

2/CA 150 V

307.4.5 WATER ORTON, SS Peter & Paul To convert a flower room into a toilet

WarwickshireMrs Judy Macdonald (0121-679 1544)

Advice

MathiasA None

Mtgs.

2

1/6/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B46 1QT

Oct-12


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Mike Harris (01827-62573)

Mr Bridges was invited to visit the church on 1-Sep to discuss the possible installation of a projector, screen andrepeater units, to enhance worship. Mr Beamish and Mr Bridges to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1864

Built/mod.

StreetGE


Aston


Mr Graeme Beamish, Mr Tim Bridges

2/CA 115 V

307.4.6 AMINGTON, St Editha To install a church AV system

TamworthMrs Carol Chadwick (01827-63436)

Advice

MathiasA None

Mtgs.

1

5/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B77 4AD

Aug-11


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Tim Hughes (0121 622 2435 (Par.Off))

[DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Shapcott reported that, following a meeting with a DAC sub-group, a number ofamendments and clarifications had been made regarding the proposals for the installation of pilings to support thenew internal structures. He requested that the current drawings be updated to show fully the work that would beundertaken by the contractors. The DAC commented that, due to the nature of the project's management systems,it could be difficult to ascertain which person had overall responsibility for drawing up and confirming final technicaldetail. It hoped that the Design Team could ensure that the DAC was supplied with the appropriate drawings anddetails that would allow it to discharge the various provisos to the Chancellor's Faculty permission, at theappropriate times.

The Committee ENDORSED papers DAC306.4.7a and DAC306.4.7b and NOTED the position.]

The architect forwarded final information on the needed structural and piling works on 10-Jul, 13-Jul and 14-Jul.On 28-Jul, areas of reinforced concrete were found beneath the floor, which necessitated the raising of a numberof the pile caps.

The architect forwarded further details of the M&E proposals on 22-Jul and joined a DAC sub-group meeting on3-Aug to discuss the plans, including the major issues of the introduction of a service trench and the interventionsinto various walls. Full and final designs for the plant room and the installation of external vents are expected indue course. Paper DAC307.4.7 is attached. Mr Clarke, Mr Shapcott and Mr Skingley to report. The Committee toADVISE.

1822

Built/mod.

UNKNOWN


Birmingham


Mr Derek Clarke, Mr Charles Shapcott, Mr Brough Skingley

2* 550 G

307.4.7 BIRMINGHAM [ATTWOOD GREEN], St Luke's GasStreet

To convert to use as a place of worship

Birm. CityMr Jerome Belgrave (0121-554 0066)

Advice

FisherK None

Mtgs.

4

4/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B1 2JT




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Fr Nicholas lo Polito (0121-458 7432)

Mr Skingley was invited to visit the church on 14-Jul to discuss possible means for heating the very large buildinginterior. Paper DAC307.4.8 is attached. Mr Skingley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1881

Built/mod.

PearsonJL


Birmingham


Mr Brough Skingley

2* 260 V

307.4.8 HIGHGATE, St Alban the Martyr To improve the church heating

Birm. CityMr Edward Fellows (0121-777 1120)

Advice

LathamD None

Mtgs.

1

15/6/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B12 0YF

Mar-14


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Matthew Tomlinson (0121-454 0127)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that the parish was suffering difficulties with the operation of the churchorgan, which he felt were in part due to the placement of the organ blower in a case with no air intake. He hopedto visit the church with Mr Skingley, in order to discuss the issue further.

The Committee ENDORSED Dr Berrow's advice and NOTED the position.]

Dr Berrow and Mr Skingley were invited to visit the church on [x]-Jul to view the condition of the organ and discussa means of repair and improvement. Dr Berrow and Mr Skingley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1868

Built/mod.

ChatwinJA


Birmingham


Dr Jim Berrow, Mr Brough Skingley

2*/CA 600 V

307.4.9 EDGBASTON, St Augustine of Hippo To repair the church organ

Birm. CityMr Paul Geddes (0121-429 2551)

Advice

EvansM None

Mtgs.

2

21/5/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B16 9JN

Feb-12


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Graeme Richardson (0121-574 2365)

[DAC275 MINUTE: An interest was declared by Mr Hargreaves and Mrs Lloyd. Mr Skingley reported that he hadgiven written feedback to the parish. Mrs Lloyd felt that the report was very helpful. Any arising work is likely to beDe Minimis. The Committee ENDORSED Mr Skingley's report and NOTED the position.]

Mr Skingley was invited to visit the church on 24-Jul to discuss a leak in the church boiler flue, which is locatedinside the medieval tower, and possible means of either repairing the flue or making alternative provision. PaperDAC307.4.10 is attached. Mr Skingley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1200/1867

Built/mod.

ThomasonW


Birmingham


Mr Brough Skingley

2/CA 300 VAS

307.4.10 HARBORNE, St Peter To deploy the church heating more effectively

Birm. CityMrs Jan Willcox (0121-427 2607)

Advice

ThomasC None

Mtgs.

2

1/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B17 0BB

Apr-13


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Smitha Prasadam (0121-357 8941)

The parish was in touch on 7-Aug to seek advice on possible solutions to the repair or replacement of its currentheating system, which is becoming ineffective. Mr Skingley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1892

Built/mod.

DavisW


Birmingham


Mr Brough Skingley

2 330 V

307.4.11 HAMSTEAD, St Paul To improve the church heating

Birm. CityMr Mark Saunders (0121-686 0400)

Advice

ThomasC Advsg

Mtgs.

1

7/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B42 1ER

Mar-15




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Dr Bob Stephen (0121-554 3407)

[DAC300 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that the benefice was in a period of interregnum and that the parish wasseeking to develop the position of the church within the parish by enhancing its community facilities, with aparticular emphasis on establishing the building as a significant heritage landmark. He felt that a partition of thenorth space would be more effective and one across the church's west end, which housed a very fine baptisteryspace. Dr Berrow explained that the parish hoped to reorder the two north aisles of the building to contain meetingspace, an area for parents and toddlers, toilet and kitchen facilities, and an entrance with level access.

Mr Skingley reported, in writing, that the church would need much more car parking if it were to be an attractivecommunity resource and he wondered whether this could be provided by levelling the existing church hall, theactivities of which could be moved into the church. He suggested that a time clock and thermostat be installed inthe church to help with the management of the heating system.

Archdeacon Osborne reported that the church had a difficult 'crossing' area and suggested that some of the frontpews could be removed to allow the installation of a nave altar, as the chancel space was out of sight of much ofthe nave and aisles. Fr Oliver suggested that the altar be set up a distance into the nave so that it was beyond thebulk of the tower structure, which he felt would inhibit the use of an altar placed immediately in front of thechancel. He suggested that certain of the church's longer pews could be swapped with some of the shorter, toprevent the need for any reworking.

Mr Clarke reported, in writing, that the introduction of catering facilities into the church might best be done byusing an enclosed pod. He recommended that, after viewing the exterior of the building, all the gutters andrainwater heads must be cleared of vegetation as a matter of urgency. He explained that this would mitigate waterdamage and damp problems across the building and noted that, preferably, the work be done by a qualifiedstonemason.

Fr Oliver suggested that the parish talk to Dr Andrew Smith and Mr Fred Rattley at the Faithful NeighbourhoodsCentre to seek advice on performing 'market research' on the local community and developing relationships withthe local school and other faith groups. Dr Berrow advised that the parish should start to develop a Statement ofSignificance and Needs (www.cofebirmingham.com/church-life/buildings/care-of-churches/forms/) and that thisdocument would be enhanced following community consultancy work. He hoped that the site visit of 2-Sep hadbeen useful to the parish in the development of its early reordering ideas and noted that the DAC would offer asmuch help as it was able.

The Committee ENDORSED Mr Clarke's, Fr Oliver's and Mr Skingley's advice and NOTED the position.]

The parish was in touch on 10-Aug to say that it was developing its proposals for reordering further and hadproduced some basic draft plans with its architect, which included the possible installation of an under-floor heatingsystem and a ground-source heat pump. Mr Bridges, Mr Clarke and Mr Skingley to report. The Committee toADVISE.

1160/1850

Built/mod.

ChatwinJA/Rickman


Birmingham


Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Derek Clarke, Mr Brough Skingley

2* 350 VAS

307.4.12 HANDSWORTH, St Mary To carry out an internal reordering

Birm. CityMr Keith Hemmings (0121-523 5750)

Advice

PotterM None

Mtgs.

2

18/8/15

Amen.







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B20 2RB

May-15


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Canon Peter Babington (0121-472 1209)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that the parish had commissioned a paper to inform repair work to thechurch organ, which he felt was useful. He hoped that the next stage would be for the parish to consult with theDAC's Organs Adviser to progress the proposals under consideration.


The parish was in touch with Dr Berrow on 9-Jul to discuss a way forward for needed repairs to the church organ.Dr Berrow to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1925

Built/mod.

Alexander-Harvey


Birmingham


Dr Jim Berrow

2/CA 300 T

307.4.13 BOURNVILLE, St Francis of Assisi To repair the church organ

Birm. CityMr Roger Barber (0121-459 5935)

Advice

BateD None

Mtgs.

2

10/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B30 1JY

Feb-11




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Chris Hobbs (0121-472 0050)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Dr Berrow reported that the parish had written with further details regarding the discharge ofthe remaining provisos to its Faculty permission for major reordering.

1) Dr Berrow reported that he was satisfied that the full details of the reinstatement of the organ console would bedrawn up by Nicholson's, for agreement by the DAC, close to practical completion.

2) The DAC did not feel that it could support the parish's current proposals for the ventilation of the dadopanelling, which involved the insertion of plastic, circular vents, on aesthetic grounds. It hoped that an alternativemeans of ventilation could be developed.

4) The DAC did not feel that it could support the parish's current proposals for the Rockfloor and Tyvek covering ofthe Minton tiles, as it considered that it would leave them susceptible to moisture damage in the future. It hopedthat an alternative method of covering could be developed.

5) Mr Shapcott reported that the parish did not wish to develop its proposals for the baptistery drainage systemany further, following his advice on rodding provision, and noted that he had no further comments.

6) The DAC concurred with the comments of the Archbishop of Canterbury that "any living building must change tosuit the community … the building is the servant, not the master of those who use it" and agreed that it wasimportant in the context of the church's mission and worship to install a modern speaker system into the listedbuilding. It nevertheless remained of the view that, in terms of the scale of the visual impact, it could not supportthe placement of the speakers in the current locations below the corbels, on the grounds that they would be veryvisible and difficult to colour-match with the church walls. The DAC felt that the needs of the parish could still bemet satisfactorily by speakers placed in alternative locations.

13) The DAC noted that it was satisfied to see an original pew retained at the church's west end, adjacent to thenew west doors.

The Committee DISCHARGED provisos 5 and 13 to the Chancellor's Faculty permission of 25-Feb-15, following onfrom its previous discharge of provisos 3, 7-12 and 14.]

The parish wrote to the Diocesan Registrar on 13-Jul to request that the Chancellor discharged provisos 2, 4 and 6to his issue of Faculty directly, on the proposals as they stood currently, as the DAC was unwilling to do so. Inrelation to the issue of the floor construction over the Minton tiles, the view of the Church Buildings Council (CBC)was sought on 6-Jul. The CBC returned written feedback on 20-Jul and 4-Aug, which was forwarded to theRegistrar for the Chancellor's attention. The Chancellor's resolution on this matter is expected in due course. MrMann to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1871

Built/mod.

Martin/Chamberlain


Birmingham


Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Stephen Oliver, Mr Brough Skingley

2/CA 250 V

307.4.14 SELLY PARK, St Stephen To carry out a major reordering (Phase 2)

Birm. CityMrs Julia McCormick (0121-471 4567)

Advice

BellJ Engd

Mtgs.

6

8/6/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B29 7HU

Jun-10


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Lydia Gaston (0121-430 8367)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Skingley reported that the parish proposed to carry out a full rewiring of the church andinstall new light fittings. He suggested that he visited the church to establish the particulars of the full rewiring, inaddition to the location and fixing methods for the new light fittings.

The Committee RECOMMENDED the petition, provided that the parish agreed the final details of the new wiringroutes and the installation of the new light fittings with the DAC.]

Mr Skingley was invited to visit the church on 30-Jul with the lighting designer, the architect and the electrician, toestablish the locations and fixing methods for the proposed new lights and associated equipment. The architectand designer forwarded final details on 3-Aug. Mr Skingley to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1849

Built/mod.

Perkins


Birmingham


Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Brough Skingley

2 200 V

307.4.15 YARDLEY WOOD, Christ Church To upgrade and improve lighting

Birm. CityMrs Elizabeth Veal (0121-443 3413)

Advice

CrookR Engd

Mtgs.

2

3/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B14 4EP

Apr-13




Petition items

List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Adrian Leahy (0121-308 5315)

A petition is made to: carry out exterior restoration works recommended by the latest building inspection report,including repairs to the roof, masonry and rainwater goods. Mr Hurley to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1908

Built/mod.

ReynoldsEF


Aston


Mr Robin Hurley

2*/CA 300 V

307.5.1 FOUR OAKS, All Saints To carry out general external repairs

Birm. CityMrs Elizabeth Prakash (0121-308 3753)

Petition

MathiasA Engd

Mtgs.

1

17/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B74 2XU

Jun-14


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Steve Doel (0121-313 0413)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Clarke reported that the parish was increasing its staff working with families, young peopleand children by three, and that these people needed some further office space. He explained that the parish hopedto create temporary, partitioned booths on the first floor of the original church building, which had offices for thevicar and curate, in addition to a large open space for a children's group of around 80-100.

Mr Clarke suggested that, to preserve as much of the open space as possible, a partition wall could be set up tothe left of the stairway door, along the north wall. He commented that the offices would need external ventilationand observed that there seemed to be a roof vent at around the correct location, on the external north elevation.Mr Clarke also noted that the wall radiator within the partitioned space would need to be turned off and hesuggested that the lid to the area be placed on top of the roof beams. He recommended that the parish produceda plan drawing to show the partitioning of the space, in addition to detail drawings to show the junctions betweenthe partition and the church walls and between the lid and the roof beams, and a detail drawing of the externalvent.

Dr Berrow reported that the parish were seeking further locations for the interment of ashes in the crowdedchurchyard. He suggested that, in consultation with the Archdeacon, the parish could draw up a method statementfor pouring ashes into very narrow plots and using an appropriate book located within the church for the purposesof memorialisation. He also explained that the parish was considering the installation of a new gate at thenorth-west corner of the churchyard, as the current lych-gate opened directly onto a busy main road where thefootpath was not wide enough for railings. Archdeacon Heathfield noted that, as the church was used by a largenumber of children, this constituted a significant safety hazard. Mr Clarke observed that the lych-gate's woodengates could be replicated in this area, but noted that the corner entrance would encroach on a plot of unused landbetween the church and a surgery, so the owner of this should be ascertained and approached.

The Committee ENDORSED Mr Clarke's advice and NOTED the position.]

A petition is made to: install two partitioned office booths in the upper lounge against the north wall, including asuspended ceiling, a heat recovery system and new lighting and ventilation. Mr Clarke to report. The Committee toRESOLVE.

1846

Built/mod.

HillDR


Aston


Mr Derek Clarke

2 400 V

307.5.2 WALMLEY, St John the Evangelist To create additional office space

Birm. CityMr Peter Thornley (0121-351-7171)

Petition

MottersheadF None

Mtgs.

2

17/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B76 1QN

Jul-12


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List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Roger Sheppard (0121-308 8850)

[DAC303 MINUTE: The DAC noted that the parish had commissioned a concept design for a proposed new warmemorial inside the church and awaited further developments.


A petition is made to: provide a new war memorial to commemorate those of the parish who gave their lives inwar. The names will be inscribed in calligraphy on cream vellum paper and enclosed in an oak frame matching thedimensions and colour of an existing memorial, and will be protected by UV-resistant glass. There will be a borderof oak leaves and poppies and the Emmanuel Crest will appear in the central shield. The names will be arranged incolumns for each conflict. The memorial will be erected on a flat brick wall on the opposite side of the'remembrance' alcove. The work is to be carried out by Hilton Studios of Lichfield. Mr Clarke and Mrs Lloyd toreport. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1909/1967

Built/mod.

BidlakeWH


Aston


Mr Derek Clarke, Mrs Merryn Lloyd

2* 320 TV

307.5.3 WYLDE GREEN, Emmanuel To install a new war memorial

Birm. CityMrs Avril Barker (0121-373 1900)

Petition

FisherK None

Mtgs.

4

17/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B72 1DP

Jul-11


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Mike Harris (01827-62573)

[DAC304 MINUTE: Mr Hurley reported that he was satisfied with the principle of transferring a memorial bench to aparishioner into the churchyard. He noted, however, that it was unclear as to where exactly the bench would beplaced, and what the materials, finishes, dimensions and mounting method were.

The Committee DEFERRED resolution of the petition, pending confirmation by the parish of the bench's size,materials and finishes, the exact location for its placement within the churchyard, and the means of its mounting.]

The parish forwarded the final details of the memorial bench to be introduced into the churchyard on 6-Jul. MrHurley to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1864

Built/mod.

StreetGE


Aston


Mr Robin Hurley

2/CA 115 V

307.5.4 AMINGTON, St Editha To install a new bench in the churchyard

TamworthMrs Carol Chadwick (01827-63436)

Petition

MathiasA None

Mtgs.

2

6/6/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B77 4AD

Aug-11




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Roger Chamberlain (01827-713 245)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Dr Hodder reported that an archaeologist had carried out some trial excavations in the areas ofthe church that would be affected by the parish's reordering proposals. He explained that graves that were likely torelate to the earliest church on the site had been found beneath the nave, but he felt that these were located at asufficient depth to remain undisturbed by the proposed works to the floor.

Dr Hodder observed that graves likely to be medieval in age had also been found within the footprint of theproposed new extension, and that they were shallower in depth than those in the nave. He reported that a wallfooting to an earlier south aisle had also been found, close beneath the surface. Dr Hodder explained that, fromthe archaeological point of view, the protection of the historic wall was the most important consideration. He feltthat the preservation of the graves was desirable, if possible, bearing in mind the potential cost of excavating,exhuming and re-interring the human remains from four or more burial plots.

Mr Shapcott reported that, from a management point of view, it would be wisest to produce a final design solutionthat preserved the historic wall, and also protected the graves, based on a full understanding of the archaeologybelow the complete footprint of the proposed extension, as it was possible that an undiscovered feature couldincrease the costs of construction exponentially. He observed that, based on the current details, 4 to 6 piles and 3ground beams could be required to support the new structure. Dr Hodder felt that there were likely to be at leasttwo more graves in the area of the proposed new build.

Dr Hodder advised that further archaeological investigation was carried out to include the full footprint of theproposed new build (excluding the area reported on already), plus one metre beyond it. He observed that thiswould consist of machine removal, under archaeological supervision, of upper deposits down to the top of thehistoric wall and the level at which the graves were visible, followed by manual cleaning of the exposed surfaces byan archaeologist. Dr Hodder noted that the archaeologist would then produce a plan, with levels, of the full extentof the findings. Dr Hodder advised that a final drawing should then be produced to show the plan of the extensionoverlaid onto the full archaeological plan, to give an exact indication of the new construction in relation to theremains below. He reported that he would be willing to produce a brief for the same archaeological organisationthat was engaged for the previous archaeological work.

Dr Berrow suggested that, to conclude the final design details for the proposed extension as swiftly as possible, MrClarke, Dr Hodder and Mr Shapcott could visit the church to discuss the means and design of its construction.

The Committee ENDORSED Dr Hodder's and Mr Shapcott's advice and DEFERRED resolution of the petition,pending the agreement of a final design for the proposed extension informed by the archaeological context.]

Dr Hodder produced a brief for a further archaeological field evaluation to inform the design details of theproposed new extension to the church on 14-Jul, which was forwarded to the parish on 15-Jul. Paper DAC307.5.5is attached. Dr Hodder to report. The Committee to ADVISE.

1200/1845

Built/mod.

HusseyRC


Aston


Mr Derek Clarke, Dr Mike Hodder, Mr Brough Skingley

2* 120 VAS

307.5.5 GRENDON, All Saints To add toilets, a servery and a community space

WarwickshireMr David Price (01827-714088)

Petition

BrownhillP Engd

Mtgs.

3

1/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

CV9 3DP

Aug-09


List/CA SeatsQIR

[DAC305 MINUTE: The DAC was glad to note that the parish had been successful in its application to the ListedPlaces of Worship Roof Repair Fund and hoped that it would be able to make good use of the grant and awaited anapplication for Faculty to carry out the repair works, in due course.


A petition is made to: renew the south aisle valley gutter, repair the leaking flashings to the north aisle roof, repairand alter the existing rainwater outlet to prevent further leaking, provide new dormer access from the roof voidover the nave, and make minor roof tile repairs to the pitched roofs. Mr Hargreaves and Mr Oliver to report. TheCommittee to RESOLVE.

1240

Built/mod.

UNKNOWN


Aston


Mr Chris Hargreaves, Mr Stephen Oliver

1 150 AS

307.5.6 MEREVALE W. BENTLEY, St Mary [The Church ofOur Lady]

To repair the church roof

WarwickshireDr Pru Allington-Smith (01827-750429)

Petition

ThomasC Engd

Mtgs.

4

17/8/15

Amen.







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CV9 2LA

May-13




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Canon Michael Parker (01564-779165)

A petition is made to: carry out general exterior fabric maintenance, including repairs to the chancel and nave baycoping stones, merlons and pinnacles; 2 nave clerestory windows' stonework and glazing; the south aisle's westand south parapets and merlons; sections of flashings on the nave parapet and chancel parapet; and the towersound opening internal mesh. Ms Ellison and Mr Oliver to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1403

Built/mod.

UNKNOWN


Aston


Ms Helen Ellison, Mr Stephen Oliver

1/CA 370 AS

307.5.7 KNOWLE, St John Baptist and SS Lawrence & Anne To carry out external church fabric repairs

SolihullMr David Pickering (01564-776654)

Petition

EvansM Engd

Mtgs.

2

28/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B93 0LN

Apr-14


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Mary Gilbert (0121-440 2337)

A petition is made to: mount a 420mm x 300mm brass and oak plaque above the door to the tower, fixed into theplaster wall, to commemorate the installation of ten bells in 2005. Ms Baldwin and Mr Stubbs to report. TheCommittee to RESOLVE.

1779

Built/mod.

EykynsR


Birmingham


Ms Sarah Baldwin, Mr Andrew Stubbs

1/CA 600 G

307.5.8 BIRMINGHAM, St Paul [in the Jewellery Quarter] To install a plaque commemorating the church bells

Birm. CityMrs Mary Giblin (0121-456 4294)

Petition

OliverS None

Mtgs.

1

17/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B3 1QZ

Jun-13


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Fr Nicholas lo Polito (0121-458 7432)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Bridges reported that the parish had written to explain why it favoured an external CivicSociety Blue Plaque to Kate Bunce, rather than to the Bunce sisters, and the proposed location for the notice on apier of the west door. Dr Berrow noted that Prof. Peter Marsh, a member of the Birmingham Civic Society'sHeritage Committee, had written to Bishop David to seek his support of the installation of the plaque. He remarkedthat, in the context of this significant church, a great deal of other contributors could be similarly memorialised; FrOliver suggested Frs James and Thomas Pollock, for example, as the founders of the church and parish.

The DAC did not feel that it could support the installation of the plaque on the major elevation of the church's mainwest door. It suggested that the plaque be placed on the more recent tower and observed that, if maintenancework was required at a later date, the plaque could be taken down temporarily and remounted upon completion.The DAC also wondered whether the parish could explore placing the plaque inside the boundary railings to thewest door, mounted on a post or bollard.

Dr Berrow concluded that the Bunce reredos was a stunning work very much worthy of celebration, within abuilding that had may other prominent features. He hoped that the parish might be able to establish a historicalinterpretation display for the piece inside the church, in the future.

The Committee DEFERRED resolution of the petition, pending the confirmation of an alternative mounting locationfor the proposed Blue Plaque to the church's west wall.]

The parish wrote on 14-Jul to say that it intended to install the proposed Blue Plaque on the south-facing wall ofthe porch at the base of the tower before the Civic Society's Birmingham Heritage event at the start of Sep-15. MrBridges and Mr Oliver to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1881

Built/mod.

PearsonJL


Birmingham


Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Stephen Oliver

2* 260 V

307.5.9 HIGHGATE, St Alban the Martyr To install a Birmingham Civic Society Blue Plaque

Birm. CityMr Edward Fellows (0121-777 1120)

Petition

LathamD None

Mtgs.

3

14/7/15

Amen.







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B12 0YF

Mar-14




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Jim Cox (0121-472 0250)

[DAC304 MINUTE: Mr Clarke reported that he was encouraged by the concept of a 'modern' toilet extension to thechurch, but he advised that an alternative to the suggested timber cladding should be used, as it could provide ameans of accessing the roof.

Mr Shapcott commented that the toilets would need a good ventilation system and noted that the cubicle windowswould not let in a great deal of daylight, so something like movement-activated lighting would be required. He feltthat a light structure that was rafted and well-insulated could be suitable in the context of the ground conditionsand the proximity of the existing building foundations. Mr Shapcott observed that the adjacent yew tree wouldneed to be taken into account as its roots might impinge on the proposed foundation and raft excavation, and thedebris from leaf shedding could block outlets on a flat roof. He wondered whether the existing foul drainage andrainwater disposal systems had the required capacity for this addition already, or whether they would need to beupgraded.

Dr Berrow noted that a DAC sub-group could visit the church to discuss this project, in advance of an applicationfor Faculty permission, if the parish would find this helpful.

The Committee ENDORSED Mr Clarke's and Mr Shapcott's advice and NOTED the position.]

A petition is made to: build a single-storey toilet block extension onto the north-east corner of the church. MrBridges, Ms Baldwin and Mr Hargreaves to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1861

Built/mod.

HolmesE


Birmingham


Ms Sarah Baldwin, Mr Tim Bridges, Mr Chris Hargreaves

2 250 V

307.5.10 SELLY OAK, St Mary To create a toilet block extension

Birm. CityProfessor Donald Knight (0121-472 4804)

Petition

PotterM None

Mtgs.

3

20/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

b29 6nd

Aug-12


List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Nick Pelling (0121-552 9509)

[DAC306 MINUTE: Mr Oliver reported that the parish was undertaking some repairs to the church roof. Herequested that an existing and proposed roof plan, with some photographs of its current condition, be includedwith the supporting information. Mr Oliver presumed that terne-coated stainless steel or soft zinc would be used asthe lead replacement and asked that the material be specified. He noted that he would prefer the use of 7lb sandcast lead instead of code 7 milled lead for the new chutes, as they would be visible.

Mr Oliver advised that, internally, if the existing floor was parquet, its change to carpet would need a fulljustification. He wondered if the existing screed was suitable for carpet to be laid, or whether a levelling screedshould be applied. Mr Oliver suggested that a floor plan with the existing and proposed finishes should beproduced, together with a detailed explanation of the impact of the proposals on the building's significance.

The Committee DEFERRED resolution of the petition, pending the submission of the existing and proposed plandrawings for the roof and internal works, and the full explanation of the proposed alterations to the church floor.]

The architect forwarded drawings for the repair works needed to the church roof and further details of theproposed alterations to the nave floor on 13-Aug. Ms Ellison and Mr Oliver to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1848/1991

Built/mod.

JohnsonT


Birmingham


Ms Helen Ellison, Mr Stephen Oliver

2/CA 120 TV

307.5.11 OLDBURY, Christ Church To repair the damaged church roofs

SandwellMiss Linda Clinton (0121-561 4411)

Petition

ThomasC Engd

Mtgs.

2

17/8/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B69 4DY

Oct-12




List/CA SeatsQIR

The Revd Paul Leckey (0121-777 3689)

[DAC305 MINUTE: Ms Baldwin declared an interest as the church's employed architect. Mr Beamish reported thathe had been invited to visit the church on 8-May to discuss the proposed location for the installation of a projectorscreen. He felt that, as the ceiling and the structure above were modern and had good access and wiring runs, themost satisfactory solution from the aesthetic perspective would be to construct a frame above the ceiling and lowerthe screen box through a slot cut into it. He observed that, when not in use, the base of the box would be flushwith the incision, so it would not be visible. Mr Brazier recommended that the parish asked the architect to producea sketch for an above-ceiling installation, assess the cost implications of this solution and inform the DAC as soonas possible, so that this could be taken into account in deciding upon an economically feasible location for thescreen that would be effective while resulting in as limited general visual intrusion as possible.

The Committee DEFERRED resolution of the petition, pending the production of a drawing and confirmation that aninstallation of the projector screen above the ceiling would be technically achievable and financially possible.]

The church's architect wrote on 2-Jul to explain that he did not feel that it would be viable to mount a descendingprojector screen in a recessed slot in the ceiling. As such, the DAC requested that the architect confirmed the finalproposed location for the screen housing on the underside of the ceiling and the positions for any repeater screens.Mr Beamish to report. The Committee to RESOLVE.

1704/1860

Built/mod.

WilsonW


Birmingham


Mr Graeme Beamish, Mr Harry Rawlings

2* 400 VGAS

307.5.12 HALL GREEN [ASCENSION], Church of theAscension

To improve the church AV system

Birm. CityMr David Chellingworth (0121-777 4015)

Petition

ThomasC Engd

Mtgs.

6

2/7/15

Amen.







Drawing(s)Sample(s)

B28 8JD

Jul-13



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