In granting a faculty for the reuse of part of the churchyard, the chancellor reviewed the current position in relation to the lack of burial space nationally. He endorsed the proactive approach of the petitioners in this case and expressed the hope that it would serve as an example within the diocese. They had recognised in timely manner that the available space for burial was diminishing. They had rejected the soft option of having the burial ground declared full and closed. They had consulted widely and openly with parishioners and throughout the wider locality. They had taken professional advice from the Diocesan Advisory Committee and its experienced archaeological advisor. They had commissioned a specialist ground-penetrating radar survey and consulted with the inspecting architect. [RA]