Paragraph 1

Minor structural alterations not involving demolition or partial demolition, except where in the opinion of the advisory committee they will result in a material alteration either externally or internally to the appearance of the church or affect its setting and provided that where state aid has previously been accepted or is being sought a letter from English Heritage stating that that body agrees with the specification for any works proposed to be carried out is obtained prior to the grant of a faculty;

repairs (using matching materials) and treatment of timber against beetle or fungal activity;

external or internal decoration or redecoration except where in the opinion of the advisory committee it will result in a material alteration either externally or internally to the appearance of the church.