{"id":722843,"date":"2026-01-26T22:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/722843\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T22:27:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:27:14","slug":"historic-fulneck-moravian-church-applies-to-remove-some-of-its-pews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/722843\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Fulneck Moravian Church applies to remove some of its pews"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plans to remove some of the pews at historic Grade I Listed Fulneck Moravian Church have been submitted to Leeds City Council.<\/p>\n

The proposals by the church would see two rows of front facing pews removed, along with an inner row of side-facing pews. One of the side facing pews would also be replaced by a shorter one, to improve access.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hoped the move will allow the church more flexibility and space to host events such as concerts.<\/p>\n

A design statement submitted with the application said that the church, which was established in 1748, was originally a multi-purpose building with moveable benches. <\/p>\n

When the pews were added it limited its use and has since mainly been used for worship, leaving it unused for the majority of the time.<\/p>\n

It said: \u201cWhen the pews were first installed the church was regularly full and as\u00a0such there was a need for as much seating as possible. Now, unfortunately, this is not the case. The church is only full for certain special services like our Christingle or if we have a large wedding or funeral therefore the pews\u00a0we\u2019ve identified as needing to be removed are\u00a0rarely used. Upon removal of the pews, if more seating was required, chairs could be used in the space.\u201d<\/p>\n

It said the removal of the six pews \u2018will not detract in any way\u2019 from the overall look of the interior of the building and, in themselves, are \u2018not deemed to be of\u00a0significant interest\u2019.<\/p>\n

The statement added: \u201cWith the removal of these pews, the church would not only be more\u00a0accessible, but also more flexible for its use. Fulneck church is blessed\u00a0with wonderful acoustics that make it an ideal venue for musical performances. <\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, the lack of space at the front of the church that is\u00a0caused by the aforementioned pews significantly restricts what we are\u00a0able to host. Whilst we have been able to have a some brass band concerts\u00a0at Christmas time, it\u2019s a tremendously tight squeeze to fit them in. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt is\u00a0hoped that creating more space will enable other bands, choirs, and musicians to perform in the church and that will not only help the church\u00a0financially but also enable more people to discover our beautiful church.\u201d<\/p>\n

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