K.Butt Posted March 19, 2018 Report Posted March 19, 2018 I notice plans for a new place of worship have been submitted to change of use (A2) office premises to become (D1) place of worship, with site managers living accommodation. I see no more details Plans can be found here
Alex Posted March 19, 2018 Report Posted March 19, 2018 Hmmm this is interesting, it does not really state what would be worshipped.
Ubique Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 Whist I have no real problem with the building being converted to a Church with a funeral room ( if Planning Permission is Granted ) it would be interested to know which religion or otherwise will be using the " Church " Knowing that might bring in some objections or support. Plus of course the Funeral Room . To my limited knowledge most funerals are carried out on a premises which has multi use , ie Weddings , Christenings ( not always in that order ) Funerals etc etc. Going on from the above I should add that any improvement to this part of Eign St is positive, looks such a rundown mess at the moment , Feel for the business owners along this stretch trying to make a living .
twowheelsgood Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 Looking at the open ‘ablution areas’ - these are used by Muslims before prayer, so I surmise this will become a mosque, albeit a small one. They indicate that prayer will start at 6am and finish at 11pm - not sure what nearby residents will think of this. A shockingly mediocre scheme that pays no heed to Building Regulation fire and other requirements.
Frank Smith Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 I think this is going to be a mosque, looking at the prayer times
Aylestone Voice Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 There may be good reasons why planning permission should or should not be granted but does it matter what religion those attending practise? Not to me anyway
Frank Smith Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Aylestone Voice said: There may be good reasons why planning permission should or should not be granted but does it matter what religion those attending practise? Not to me anyway If you are referring to my previous post, I merely pointed out that this looks like it could become a mosque, personally, I am not sure Hereford is ready for a mosque, especially in this location, just my opinion. There were plenty of people complaining about the Freedom Church so I do not see what the difference is here. This location is totally wrong in my view. 1
Steve Major Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 They are turning empty shops into houses and now churches! I do not agree and I really hope that this application is refused.
megilleland Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 When we were fostering we had an Afghani boy with us who used to attend a mosque set up in the KIndle Centre. There is quite a lot on the net on the Herefordshire Muslim community trying to establish a mosque here in Hereford. See also.
K.Butt Posted April 4, 2018 Author Report Posted April 4, 2018 I see that the Hereford Times have finally caught top with this story today
Hereford Voice Posted May 1, 2018 Report Posted May 1, 2018 Planning has been refused after concerns over lack of parking and noise affecting nearby residential homes.
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