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Church’s ‘architectural significance’ prevents priest from installing lift for elderly parishioners

Church’s ‘architectural significance’ prevents priest from installing lift for elderly parishioners

Thursday, January 15, 2026
THE incumbent of St Martin’s, Brampton, who wished to install a lift, ramp, and railings at the church entrance to improve accessibility for elderly parishioners, has been refused permission to do so because of the “architectural significance” of ...