ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WESTON, BATH - Summary of proposals, schedule of works and index of documentation

Oct 24, 2026

Project overview and supporting documentation for All Saints Church, Weston, Bath, covering a refurbishment, extension and landscaping submission. Presents a proposal summary and a works schedule mapping each element to key evidence documents, approval status, and outcomes of issues raised by the DAC and Amenity societies. Includes identified development areas—interior refurbishment, a single-story welcome-centre extension, and upgraded churchyard access, pathways, landscaping and lighting—plus an index listing filenames and descriptions of reports, photographs and drawings.

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Project Overview and Summary of Proposals

Known as the ROCK project (Reimagining Our Church for the Kingdom)

Three principle drivers and proposed development areas

Planning permission and approvals context

Context and site location

Parish community and site context

Building history and significance

Churchyard and monuments

Existing floorplan and crypt overview

ALL SAINTS CHURCH, WESTON, BATH Faculty Application Oct 2022-Refurbishment, extension and landscaping works This document contains a project overview and visual summary of proposals (p1) for works at All Saints Weston followed by a schedule of works (p15) for each of the elements of the submission, cross referenced to key supporting documents and the current position regarding approvals. The schedule also lists issues raised by the DAC and Amenity societies along with the Parish’s response and actions following the issues raised. Finally, there is also an index of documentation (p29) with descriptions and filenames for all the supporting documents, reports, photographs and drawings. Project Overview and Summary of Proposals 1. Over the last thousand years of its history, All Saints Weston has undergone at least three major building projects to facilitate growth and adapt the church to the changing needs of its local community. We hope and pray that in the following proposals you will share our excitement about our vision to invest in mission and build again for the future. 2. Known as the ROCK project (Reimagining Our Church for the Kingdom), the proposals outlined below represent nine years of careful consideration by a huge team of church members, architects, archaeologists, planning officers and consultants. The project aims to upgrade the historic church building and churchyard in several key areas that will serve many generations to come and ensure All Saints remains firmly in its place at the heart of community life in Weston. 3. Although hospitable buildings are clearly essential for church growth, the document 03.Statement of need argues the case for three principle drivers for this project: 1. To promote the church as an attractive historic venue which is open and available for wider community use 2. To make the church more flexible and practical for use, particularly by families with young children 3. To make the church more accessible and inclusive for wheelchair users and those with disabilities 4. With these needs in mind and having assessed the needs and currently available space (see document 64.Space Audit), 3 main areas of development are proposed: 1. Refurbishing and upgrading the interior of the existing church building 2. Adding a carefully proportioned single-story extension to act as a welcome centre with foyer, flexible meeting room, full-size kitchen and toilets 3. Upgrading the access, pathways, landscaping and lighting in the churchyard 5. All Saints Church is a grade II listed building, with many significant historical features and over 600 monuments both inside and outside the walls that require sensitive consideration (see document 02.Statement of Significance) . The ROCK team has sought advice from both the Diocesan Advisory Committee and Local planning authorities throughout the evolution of the design process and has undertaken a large number of surveys and expert investigations in response. The plans submitted with this application consist of primary proposals requiring approval in order to proceed and some secondary matters (such as the final positioning of the AV control desk) which may be deferred for later faculty submission. 6. Local Authority planning permission for the ‘Erection of single storey extension to church with associated landscaping works’ was granted on 22nd January 2021 by Bath and North East Somerset Local Planning Authority, subject to 29 conditions being fulfilled during the project lifecycle. (See Document 58.Planning Application Approval Decision) . The local planning authority has deferred to the Chancellor for permissions regarding proposed changes to the interior of the building and the proposed relocation of monuments in the churchyard. (Please note the acronyms WAS or ASW are sometimes used interchangeably for Weston, All Saints.) Context and site location 7. All Saints Weston is the Anglican Parish church of Weston Village on t

FAQs

What is the ROCK project and what does it aim to achieve at All Saints Weston?

It is the “Reimagining Our Church for the Kingdom” proposals, intended to upgrade the historic church building and churchyard. The project focuses on improving facilities while supporting the church’s role at the heart of community life in Weston.

What development areas are proposed in the submission?

Three areas are proposed: refurbishing and upgrading the interior, adding a single-story welcome-centre extension, and upgrading access, pathways, landscaping and lighting in the churchyard.

How is the schedule of works structured and what does it reference?

The schedule of works lists each element of the submission and cross-references key supporting documents, current approval position, and issues raised by the DAC and Amenity societies along with the Parish’s responses and actions.

Oct 24, 2026

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