Darlington - Draft Scheme For Sale And Change Of Use Of Closed Church Building

Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 Darlington St John (Diocese of Durham)

The Church Commissioners have prepared a draft scheme providing for the sale of closed church building of Darlington St John and the churchyard for office use. A copy of the draft Scheme may be inspected on the church door. You may also access the draft Scheme on the Commissioners' website from the link to draft schemes online at www.churchofengland.org/consultation or obtain or inspect a copy during normal office hours at the Church Commissioners' office by applying to Clare Chapman. Large print and/or audio copies are available on request.

A drop-in session will take place on Tuesday 19 May 2026 at Darlington St John between 5pm and 7pm at which members of the Commissioners' and Diocesan staff, along with the prospective purchaser, will be available to answer any questions those attending may have about the proposals. Having considered the proposals you may make representations either in support or against the draft scheme by e-mail to patrick.brown@churchofengland.org or by writing to Representations, Closed Churches Division, Church Commissioners, Church House, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3AZ. Please note that any communications received after 5 June 2026 cannot be treated as a representation. For details of this process see www.ccpastoral.org. If you require further clarification about the draft scheme or process you can contact the Case Officer, Clare Chapman, on 07879 165 208 or by e-mail at clare.chapman@churchofengland.org

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