Consideration of Effects of Proposed Works
The faculty petitioners sought permission to erect floodlighting on the church.
Held: the petitioners must show that they had considered the effects of their proposal on local bats. The chancellor, when giving his decision, had to consider in order whether the proposed works were reasonable, then their effect on the character of the church as a building of special architectural and historical interest and on other community interests. Last, he should consider the proportionality of the proposal, looking at the losses against the benefits accruing.
Peter Collier QC
Gazette 01-Feb-2002, Times 01-Feb-2002
England and Wales
Ecclesiastical, Environment
Updated: 11 November 2021; Ref: scu.167522
