Abuse of faculty jurisdiction in Oxford Diocese

Re St. Mary-le-Moor Cadmore End [2026] ECC Oxf 12

An unopposed retrospective faculty application for the alteration of two original pews and their installation in the porch of St. Mary-le-Moor Cadmore End, was made against the background of a 2018 quinquennial inspection report; this report reiterated the need to undertake significant repairs to the nave roof, [2], [3]. The unintended consequences of proceeding with the unauthorised installation of the pews have had an impact on the undertaking of developments in the parish over the next two years.

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