Daffodil LogoSt Mary's Church, Dymock
925th anniversary Year


Plans for the New Toilet

 

Artist Impression of Toilet
© John C Goom Architects
When Dymock Church was built 925 years ago it wasn't the custom to provide a toilet, but today that facility is seen as essential, not only for the very young and elderly, but also for those who now come great distances for weddings and funerals, for those attending concerts in the church.... and for ordinary worshippers! (Return to top)

We tried to get a toilet inside the building in the base of the tower, but regulations for Grade I listed buildings like ours made that impractical, so we've gone for a self-contained unit in the grounds. Last October we instructed our architect, John Goom, to produce initial sketches but the PCC didn't like his first idea. However, we're pleased to accept his second, which is shown here. (Return to top)

It's a brick building with lime rendering to give a colour similar to the stones of the church itself, and it will have a slate roof. It's not clear from this picture but it will have narrow windows all the way round the eves to give light to the inside. (Return to top)
Plan Showing Toilet in Situ
© John C Goom Architects
Last year we put a metal storage cabin in the grounds but we've been told that, as we're in a conservation area, we won't be allowed two buildings, so the new toilet will have to be large enough for a toilet and a store, and last year's cabin resold. (Return to top)

The planned position is opposite the doors in the tower, under the trees that are already there, with a new path for access. (Return to top)

There's still a lot of work to do before we can start building. First we have to have detailed plans from the architect so we can get cost estimates from builders, then send the plans to the Forest of Dean Council for planning and conservation area permission.... and the Listed Buildings Authority, and English Heritage, and the Victorian Society, and the Georgian Society, and our Insurers..... to name but a few. Oh, and raise the money to pay for it all! (Return to top)