Create Statements of Significance & Need

If you wish to make changes to your place of worship, you will need a Statement of Significance and a Statement of Need. These documents explain what you aim to do and how it will affect your building, and are key parts of the planning process.

This free online tool, funded by Historic England, provides a step-by-step process to create and maintain statements for places of worship within England.

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To begin creating Statements of Significance and Need you'll need to register for an account. Find out more about using this tool, explore the information on our About the Tool page.

Use the button below to register an account and start creating Statements of Significance and Need.

About the Tool

Find out more about the Statements of Significance and Need online tool.

Example Statements

View example Statements of Significance and Need to aid in creating your own.

Resources and links

Explore useful resources and links to help you create your statements.