CJP 08/2009

Application for Canon 35 Approval

Charge:………………………………………………………………

Applicant’s Details:

Vestry SecretaryName:………………………………

Address:………………………………

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Postcode………………………………

Tel. No.………………………………

e-mail………………………………

Rector/Priest-in-chargeName:………………………………

Address:………………………………

………………………………

………………………………

Postcode………………………………

Tel. No.………………………………

e-mail………………………………

Declaration

We hereby confirm that the information given by us in this form is, to the best of our knowledge,

true and accurate.

Signature of Vestry Secretary………………………………………….

Signature of Rector / Priest-in-charge………………………………………….

Date……………………………

We apply to the Diocesan Property Committee for approval under Canon 35 to:

  1. Alter / Extend / Demolish (delete as appropriate)

All / Parts of the building structure.

  1. Introduce / Alter / Remove (delete as appropriate)

Ecclesiastical furniture

Ornaments

Monuments

Mural Tablets

Painted Windows

Other (please describe)……………………………

  1. Introduce / Alter / Extend / Remove (delete as appropriate)

A scheme of re-decoration

A lighting system

A heating system

A sound system

Description of Proposed Development:

Is the building listed as being of Special Architectural and Historic Interest? YES/NO

If YES, state category

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Pre-application consultations have been carried out with the following

  1. CONGREGATION[1]

Advertised in Parish Magazine on ………………………………………….. (insert date)

Announced in church on ……………………………………………………. (insert date)

Discussed at Congregational General Meeting on…………………………... (insert date)

  1. HISTORIC SCOTLAND

Letter issued on …………………………………… (insert date)

Reply received on………………………………….. (insert date)

No reply received

(attach copies of all correspondence)

  1. LOCAL PLANNING OFFICE

Letter issued on …………………………………… (insert date)

Reply received on………………………………….. (insert date)

No reply received

(attach copies of all correspondence)

  1. LOCAL CIVIC/AMENITY SOCIETY

Letter issued on …………………………………… (insert date)

Reply received on………………………………….. (insert date)

No reply received

(attach copies of all correspondence)

  1. PRE APPLICATION CONSULTATIONS WITH

EXTERNAL BODIES ARE NOT REQUIRED

In general pre-application consultations with external bodies (Historic Scotland, Local Planning Office and Local Civic Society) are not required for

(a)Removal/Replacement of moveable furniture.

(b)Removal/Replacement of moveable ornaments.

(c)Schemes of re-decoration.

CONGREGATIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE NOTIFIED

Following consultations undertaken with the congregation / and external bodies, alterations have / have not been made to the original proposals.

(delete as appropriate)

These alterations are:

(Describe briefly alterations agreed)

Checklist

Please ensure that you enclose the following:

This application form (fully completed)

2 sets of necessary plans and drawings (where relevant)

(Plans should be drawn to a scale of 1:100)

Supporting Photographs (if appropriate)

(e.g.: of the area/ornaments/furniture etc. about to be re-ordered)

Copies of consultation documents (letters, minutes, etc.)

This form and any relevant enclosures should be returned to The Very Reverend Clifford Piper, The Rectory Victoria Road,Forres,IV36 3BN who will issue it to the Bishop and Diocesan Property Committee.

Form amended 1.iv.03

[1] Please provide copies of minutes of any congregational meeting along with a record of votes taken, if any.