Planning and Faculty Granted for Brecon Cathedral’s Lottery-Funded Scheme

Planning and faculty have now been granted for the Lottery-funded scheme People | Passion | Priory: Brecon Cathedral, The Heart and Soul of Community.

Stephen Oliver was appointed Cathedral Architect in 2015 and carried out a Quinquennial Inspection of the Cathedral and its buildings that same year. Since then, our involvement has continued, and this latest project marks an exciting new chapter.

Images left to right: Sketches showing external and internal view of new West Door

Thanks to a Development Grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project will deliver much-needed repairs and improvements. The scheme comprises:

• The creation of a new west door to the Cathedral;
• Reroofing and associated masonry and rainwater goods repairs at the east end;
• Internal reordering, involving the moving and repositioning of canon and choir stalls within the Presbytery, the Tithe Barn, and the Song School.

​

Image: New layout as proposed

​
​Improving access has been a major concern for many years - the introduction of a new west door will transform this experience, offering a welcoming, accessible, and unified entrance for all.
​
This project will not only secure essential repairs but also improve inclusivity and ensure the Cathedral continues to serve as the heart and soul of its community.