The petitioners sought permission for a re-ordering of the west end of this Grade I listed church, including the removal of three areas of pews and the introduction of stainless-steel-framed, blue-upholstered chairs which were to be used only for high-attendance events on approximately ten occasions per year. The public notices elicited an objection to the proposals from the Victorian Society, which argued that the proposed chairs would cause gratuitous harm to the character of the church and were incongruous and inappropriate in design and colour. The chancellor held that the introduction of chairs which were only to be used occasionally (as here) could not be said to affect the special character of the listed building. He accepted what the petitioners said about the chairs offering an area of brightness and comfort which would enhance the welcome offered. The faculty was granted. [RA]