Application-Redbridge

Can you spare 5 minutes to help Redbridge residents.

An application has been received for “Change of use from retail (A1) to community centre (D1)” at 365B, Green Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9TQ. The premises has been operating illegally as a mosque for over a year. You can comment on the application here :-

http://planning.redbridge.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=1863%2F16&backURL=%3Ca+href%3Dwphappcriteria.display%3FpaSearchKey%3D770113%3ESearch+Criteria%3C%2Fa%3E+%3E+%3Ca+href%3D%27wphappsearchres.displayResultsURL%3FResultID%3D121944760%26StartIndex%3D1%26SortOrder%3Drgndat%3Adesc%26DispResultsAs%3DWPHAPPSEARCHRES%26BackURL%3D%3Ca+href%3Dwphappcriteria.display%3FpaSearchKey%3D770113%3ESearch+Criteria%3C%2Fa%3E%27%3ESearch+Results%3C%2Fa%3E

What to say when you comment.

The proposed development has no onsite parking , meaning that worshippers will have to park in nearby streets ,causing noise and disturbance to the residential amenity.

The proposed development has no onsite parking , meaning that worshippers will have to park in nearby streets , affecting highway safety and traffic flow.

The proposed development has no onsite parking , meaning that worshippers will have to park in nearby streets , many of which have restrictions. This will lead to illegal and dangerous parking.

The proposed development is inappropriate for this location , and for the size of the site.

The proposed development would be a loss of valuable employed land , its current use as retail is viable , and important to the other local shops.

The need for the proposed development is not proven , there are identical facilities offered nearby.

Application-Bolton.

NEW DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS AND OBJECTIONS….18/07/16

Please can you spare 5 minutes to help local residents in Bolton.

An application has been submitted by the owners of the Makkah Mosque and Community Centre in Grecian Crescent for “ERECTION OF A MOSQUE AND COMMUNITY CENTRE”. You can comment on the application here:-

https://www.planningpa.bolton.gov.uk/online-applications-17/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=DCAPR_88997

What to say when you comment.

The proposed development is far too large and overbearing in terms of mass and scale.

The proposed development does not match local architecture and construction materials.

The proposed development does not promote or enhance local character and distinctiveness.

The proposed development has insufficient onsite parking to accommodate the 500 car users (based on a 1200 capacity and a 47% modal share). This will force worshipers to park in nearby residential streets (mainly Rigby Court and Ninehouse Lane)  affecting highway safety and traffic flow.

The proposed development has insufficient onsite parking to accommodate the 500 car users (based on a 1200 capacity and a 47% modal share). This will force worshipers to park in nearby residential streets  (mainly Rigby Court and Ninehouse Lane), and cause noise and disturbance to the residential amenity.

The need for the proposed development is not proven , this is an expansion not a replacement for the existing mosque.

 

Application-Coventry

This is the 2nd application registered this week in Foleshill , Coventry…just 5 minutes from Queen Mary`s Rd.

The applicant Mr M Yusuf has applied for “Change of use from car showroom (sui generis) to D1 (non-residential) use (for community and educational use and a place of worship)” at 38-42 Holbrook Lane , Coventry ,CV6 4AB. You can comment on the application here:-

http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=783078

 

What to say (in your own words preferably)

The proposed development is too large in terms of mass and scale to operate that close to the small businesses in Holbrook Lane.

The proposed development has very little onsite parking (15 very tight spaces) for an estimated capacity of 200 , leaving worshippers no option but to park in on the access road or Holbrook Lane. This will create noise and disturbance to the residential amenity.

The proposed development has very little onsite parking (15 very tight spaces) for an estimated capacity of 200 , leaving worshippers no option but to park in on the access road or Holbrook Lane illegally.  This will affect highway safety.

The proposed development will generate extra traffic and pedestrian activity , harming the residential amenity.

The proposed development would be a loss of valuable employment land.

The need for the proposed development is not proven , there are other facilities available nearby.

Application-Coventry

This is a resubmission of a withdrawn application.

The Al Madina Institute have applied for “Change of use of unit 6 to Community centre, non-residential education centre and place of worship (Use Class D1) and restriction of access to unit 5 to between 153 and 157 Queen Mary’s Road”.

You can comment on the application here:-

http://planning.coventry.gov.uk/portal/servlets/ApplicationSearchServlet?PKID=783442

What to say.

The proposed development is too large in terms of mass and scale to operate that close to the residential amenity.

The proposed development has very little onsite parking for an estimated capacity of 500 , leaving worshippers no option but to park in nearby residential streets. This will create noise and disturbance to the residential amenity.

The proposed development has very little onsite parking for an estimated capacity of 500 , leaving worshippers no option but to park in nearby residential streets. This will affect highway safety.

The proposed development now has a single access point for 500 worshippers. This will affect traffic and pedestrian flow along  Queen Marys Road

The proposed development will generate extra traffic and pedestrian activity , harming the residential amenity.

 

 

Application-South Woodford

Can you spare 5 minutes to help residents in South Woodford Essex.

Qur’ani Murkuz Trust have lodged updated plans to expand an existing mosque. You can comment on the application here:-

http://planning.redbridge.gov.uk/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=1144/16&backURL=%3Ca%20href=wphappcriteria.display?paSearchKey=768828%3ESearch%20Criteria%3C/a%3E%20%3E%20%3Ca%20href=%27wphappsearchres.displayResultsURL?ResultID=121941431%26StartIndex=1%26SortOrder=rgndat:desc%26DispResultsAs=WPHAPPSEARCHRES%26BackURL=%3Ca%20href=wphappcriteria.display?paSearchKey=768828%3ESearch%20Criteria%3C/a%3E%27%3ESearch%20Results%3C/a%3E

What To Say When You Comment.

The proposed development will cause additional noise and disturbance to the residential amenity.

The proposed development will impact highway safety through the generation of extra traffic, who will be using quiet residential streets.

The proposed development lacks any onsite parking. Although the applicants lease a nearby car park ,it is insufficient for the 500 worshippers that may attend this mosque.

The proposed development is far too large in terms of mass and scale , an does not match locally used building styles. It is an eyesore, not a landmark

The need for the proposed development is not proven. The applicants plan to attract worshippers from outside the area. It is not solely for local worshippers.

 

 

Application Withdrawn In Coventry

Splendid news for local residents in Coventry , where some great objections (and a shoddy application) has lead to the withdrawal of plans for  “Change of use to Use Class D1 (Muslim Community and Education Centre) in a huge industrial unit in Durbar Rd.

Although the application was supported by the Deputy Leader of the Council (Abdul Khan) , it would have incurred the wrath of the Highways Agency (and the case officer) because only 30 onsite parking spaces were available for a possible 600 worshipers.

 

It just goes to show , its not the number of objections…..it`s what you say !

 

We have no doubt we`ll see this application again. Keep fighting !

 

 

The West Ham Megamosque Rides Again…Or Not !

The latest installment from the 16 year battle to prevent the opening a huge mosque in East London happened on 04/05/16 at the Royal Court of Justice.

An application  by the trustees of the proposed West Ham mega-mosque for the right to appeal against the Government’s rejection of their plans was refused.

The presiding judge went out of his way to highlight the London Borough of Newham`s extraordinary generosity in twice providing temporary planning permission for the mosque. He also cited the trustees refusal to come up with plans for a mixed-use development of the site despite promising that they would.

The trustees are now obliged by  written agreements to leave the site and demolish the current buildings.

But the smart money says that an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights will follow…..unless of course we vote Brexit.