All Saints, Dulverton (14 October 2009)

Diocese: Bath & Wells
Chancellor: Briden

Two petitions, one concerning layout of churchyard and the other for internal re-ordering. Some letters of concern received regarding the proposal for enhanced pedestrian access along south side of church and to widen the path from the lynch gate to the south door for vehicular access, the latter which would require a turning area and involves the sacrifice of a wooden shed. The gradient is steep for pedestrians and at present, coffins have to be carried up or wheeled up on a trolley as does any large equipment. The path along south side needs to be modified to circumvent the steps and so provide easier access for the disabled to comply with the DDA 1995. Faculty granted with proviso that any human remains disturbed should be reverently reburied within the churchyard.
Re-ordering concerns the introduction of a new oak floor extending westwards to make a platform with ramps for the disabled, displacing front row of pews in the nave, 3 pews in north aisle and 2 in south aisle. Also intention to remove two rows at the west to create an open space for circulation and displays. Faculty granted