Guidance notes for cathedrals

The following are available, single copies free of charge, from the Cathedrals Fabric Commission, Church House, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3AZ or email: enquiries.ccb@c-of-e.org.uk

To assist Cathedral Administrators, the most commonly used forms relating to the Measure are available to download here.

Note

• Certain of the Commission's guidance and advice notes - marked ** below - are being comprehensively revised and updated to take account of the amendments made to the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990 by the Care of Cathedrals (Amendment) Measure 2005, and the Care of Cathedrals Rules 2006, which came into force on January 1st, 2008, or are new documents.
• Where indicated, other titles are being updated by making minor amendments only at this stage.
• All other documents, shown with their original date of publication, will be subject to review as soon as possible and will be updated on the website.
• Where work of drafting or revision is under way, documents are so labelled.

Guidance Notes

A series providing detailed guidance on the statutory requirements of the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended, and their implementation.

GN1 Not current.

GN2 Replaced by GN8.

GN3 Amalgamated with PG7 as PGN1.

GN4 Procedures for Major New Developments at Cathedrals (April 2008).

Supplementary Guidance on Lighting Schemes to accompany GN4 (June 2008).

GN5 Cathedrals and Archaeology: A Guide to Good Management (November 1994).

GN6 Cathedral Organs and the Care of Cathedrals Measure (November 1994).

GN7 Cathedral Inventories: Designation of Outstanding Items (February 1996).

GN8 The Care, Conservation and Development of Cathedrals (November 1999).

Procedural Guides

A series providing straightforward practical guidance on the operation of aspects of the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended.

PG1 The Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended: a General Introduction and Context (March 2008).

PG2 Proposals Requiring Approval and Making an Application (March 2008) - amalgamating PG2 and PG3.

PG3 Amalgamated with PG2.

PG4 Fabric Advisory Committees: their role and function & Determining an Application: procedures for Fabric Advisory Committees (In preparation) ** - amalgamating PG4 and PG5.

PG5 To be amalgamated with PG4.

PG6 Cathedral Inventories: their purpose, scope and compilation (May 2001).

PG7 Amalgamated with GN3 as PGN1.

PG8 The Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England: its role and function & Determining an Application: procedures for the Cathedrals Fabric Commission (March 2008) - amalgamating PG8 and PG9.

PG9 Amalgamated with PG8.

PG10 The Care of Cathedrals Measure and the Public Interest: the role of Local Planning Authorities, English Heritage, the National Amenity Societies and the Public (March 2008).

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Procedural Guidance Notes

A series combining detailed guidance on the statutory requirements of the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended, and straightforward practical guidance on its operation.

PGN1 Cathedral Precincts: their definition, designation and effect under the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended (June 2008) - amalgamating GN3 and PG7.

PGN2 Procedures for items of Treasure found within a Cathedral Precinct - new document will follow the making of an Order under Section 2(2) of the Treasure Act 1996.  (The relevant provisions of the Care of Cathedrals (Amendment) Measure 2005 are not yet in operation.)

Directions and Advisory Guidelines on Cathedral Inventories

Any Directions issued by the Commission have statutory effect under Rule 28 of the Care of Cathedrals Rules 2006.  Under the same Rules, the Guidelines offer advice on recommended good practice.

Directions for the Form of the Inventory of a Cathedral Church (September 2001) - currently in revision.  In the meantime, please refer to the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended by Section 13 of the Care of Cathedrals (Amendment) Measure 2005, and Rule 28 of the Care of Cathedrals Rules 2006.

Advisory Guidelines for the Form of the Inventory of a Cathedral Church (September 2001) - currently in revision.  In the meantime, please refer to the Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990, as amended by Section 13 of the Care of Cathedrals (Amendment) Measure 2005, and Rule 28 of the Care of Cathedrals Rules 2006.

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Advisory Notes

A series offering advice on recommended good practice for the care and conservation of Cathedrals.

AN1 Good Practice for the Care of Ledger Stones and other Floor Memorials in Cathedrals (January 1997).  Available in hard copy only.

AN2 Cathedral Inventories: Recording Worked Stones (2001).  Available in hard copy only.

AN3a The Selection of a Cathedral Architect: Advice for Cathedral Chapters (December 2000).

AN3b The Selection of a Cathedral Archaeologist - new document in preparation.

AN4 Conservation Plans for Cathedrals (In revision).  A joint publication with the Association of English Cathedrals.

AN5  The Disability Discrimination Act 1995: Taking Account of its Implications for the Fabric of Churches and Cathedrals (In revision).

Other Publications

Cathedral Fabric Records (a joint publication with English Heritage, July 1995).  Available in hard copy only.

Fire Safety Management in Cathedrals (a joint publication with English Heritage, March 1997).  Available in hard copy only.

Prevention of Loss or Damage by Fire in Cathedrals (English Heritage, March 1997).  Available in hard copy only.

Smoke Detection Systems for Cathedrals (English Heritage, March 1997).  Available in hard copy only.

Evacuation of Visitors from Cathedrals in the Event of Fire (English Heritage, March 1997).  Available in hard copy only.

The Role and Duties of the Cathedral Archaeologist (September 1998/October 2000) - currently in revision.  By the Cathedrals Fabric Commission, after consultation with the Association of Diocesan and Cathedral Archaeologists and the Association of English Cathedrals.

The Role and Duties of the Cathedral Architect (April 2008). By the Cathedrals Fabric Commission, after consultation with the Cathedral Architects Association and the Association of English Cathedrals.

Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England Annual Report 2005

Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England Annual Report 2006

Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England Annual Report 2007

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