Development Project

Vision

The Vision of the Canterbury Baptist Church is to extend the ministry of CBC into the community in a meaningful way by making a commitment to long-term care for the elderly by developing a new built Church with Retirement apartments on the existing Church grounds.

The Retirement development will enable, on request, extra care and support services, if and when needed. The focus will be on maintaining the independence of the elderly resident and offering a meaningful life in a safe, secure community that is managed as a centre of excellence based on Christian principles and which is to be a long-term care ministry for CBC.

Planning Application Progress

All the planning documentation can be viewed on the Canterbury City Council Planning department website and  the progress  followed by clicking here.
 
Once on the above website, click on the application nr  CA/09/01094  which will then take you to the full “application details” summary and then on the right side of page click on  "view associated documents" and "view map".
 
Should you have any difficulty with  the weblinks or have any questions or wish to make any comments please click here.

Future Events

Date	Future Events
8. March 2009	During this week, confirmation of outcome of planning application is anticipated, in line with 13 weeks timetable.

Historic Timeline of Key Events

Year	Month	Key Events
2007	November	Vision overwhelmingly adopted by CBC membership. Norbert Bäumker accepts to act as pro bono Project Developer provided that prayer is foundational to the development; that he can exercise total transparency at all times & fairness in all dealings and aim for standards of excellence in all.
2008	January	An initial core development team is appointed comprising: Giles Taylor, Partner Lee Evans Architects www.lee-evans.co.uk,  Martin Collings, Managing Partner legal firm www.collingsco.co.uk,  Paul Gannaway, Partner Quantity Surveyors www.betteridge-milsom.co.uk  Accountants, www.burgesshodgson.co.uk
2008	February	Legal due diligence commences  “The Builders of the Wall” – CBC members and worshippers rise to the call of making themselves available.
2008	March	Initial outline design concept and high level project cost estimate presented
2008	April	Special Gift day raising project development funds
2008	June	A period of meeting in corporate prayer and fasting - Ps 127.1 “Unless the Lord builds the House, those who build it labour in vain “ Full Design Concept presented for first review by members.
2008	July	Detailed Information Memorandum of Development presented to members
2008	September	Land registry application for registration of an easement by prescription. Use of church’s rear access road secured and entered in CBC Title Deeds New CBC Governing Document [Constitution] duly accepted & approved by members and submitted to Charity Commission. Launch of new website that reflects CBC’s Vision and Mission; an extension and expression of life at CBC as well as recording the development activities.
2008	October	OPEN day at CBC enabling development team and CBC leadership to discuss with members the final proposed design , its development and funding to assist members to reach a final decision for the project vote. Some 15 design options i.e. refurbishment , new build and hybrid designs were considered in considerable detail; members design views were considered at all times as far as practically possible; detailed high level costing were prepared for each option and members were kept fully informed of all progress at all times. Members formal vote outcome a strong endorsement to proceed with the development and submit full planning application.
2008	November	A very substantial amount of project funds are pledged by members as further evidence of the desire to implement the vision of the new church development. Pledges are made with immediate effect and also as from when construction commences, both for indefinite periods.
2008	December	Detailed planning application submitted to Canterbury City Council Planning department by Lee Evans on behalf of CBC.
2009	January	Lee Evans Partnership appointed as CDM Co-ordinator [ Construction , Design Management ] Development team site meeting with Tyler Hill Chapel representative to fully assess what needs to be done, at what cost to establish a revenue generating day nursery/children’s centre. Commencement of CBC staff review and members consultation to identify the current and future core ministries and business of CBC and whether or not these are adequately served through the existing structure and skill set.
2009	February	A very constructive meeting was held with the Planning department of Canterbury City Council, the outcome of which has provided clarity to the Development team to better address issues raised to our December planning application. The modified design will be presented to CBC church members at the next members meeting in May.
2009	March	The chairman of the finance / development committee of St Alphege church, Seasalter shared their new church development experience with CBC. A great  encouragement. Tyler Hill Baptist Chapel’s website content has been incorporated into the CBC website in a further step of streamlining and aligning ministry activities for the benefit of members & visitors to both church and chapel.
2009	May	Report back of planning meeting and presentation of modified design of development to CBC members.
2009	June	Appointment Lee Evans as CDM [ Construction Design Manager ].
2009	July	Following consultation with planning authorities and an updated design, submission of full planning application to Canterbury City Council Planning department.
2009	September	Request for additional information as a consequence of new regulations.
2009	8. November	In January 2008 we visited the building site of the new Elim Church, Eastbourne. Some 21 months later Rev Keith Jackson [Mr motivator, project manager, fund raiser .... you name it ! ] will be ministering at CBC, sharing their new church development experience and testify to the faithfulness of God – do not miss his visit!
2009	3. December	Full planning application now registered as below , following submission of additional requested information. The application is now under consideration by the City Council , ordinarily for a period of 13 weeks Application number: CA//09/01094
2009	14. December	David Steadman interviewed by Kent Gazette re Church Development

Professional Team