The Jamia Masjid Usman Ghani, a prominent Islamic place of worship in Stanley Street, Brierfield, has been granted permission to expand its facilities with a new two-story building. The existing single-story structure, which has been in use since 2000, will be demolished to make way for the new development. The mosque has been serving the local community for over two decades, and the expansion is seen as a major step forward in providing a modern and welcoming space for worship and community activities.
The new building will feature a bespoke design that is inspired by traditional mosque architecture. The main prayer hall will be hexagonal in shape and will be topped with a green domed roof, a distinctive feature of many mosques. The building will also include a minaret, which will be used to call the faithful to prayer. The design of the building has been carefully considered to ensure that it is in keeping with the local character of the area, while also providing a modern and functional space for the community.
In addition to the prayer hall, the new building will include a range of other facilities, including an entrance hall, cleaning facilities, classrooms, and a funeral preparation area. The building will also feature 12 parking spaces and bicycle storage, making it more accessible to the local community. The mosque community has worked closely with local residents and stakeholders to ensure that the development meets all relevant regulations and standards, and that it is in line with local needs and priorities.
The plans for the new building were submitted to Pendle Council, which approved the development with 16 conditions. The council’s highways team raised concerns about the lack of off-street parking included in the plans, but did not object to the proposals if a number of conditions are met around highway safety. The council also requested that the mosque community provide details of the water drainage scheme for the new building, and that the development is designed to minimize its impact on the surrounding area.
The Coal Authority, which is responsible for ensuring that development does not pose a risk to the public from coal mining, also reviewed the plans and did not object to the development. However, the authority did request that the mosque community carry out a risk assessment to ensure that the development does not pose a risk to the public. The mosque community has worked closely with the Coal Authority to ensure that the development is safe and that the risk assessment is carried out to the highest standards.
United Utilities, which is responsible for the local water supply, also reviewed the plans and did not object to the development. However, the company did request that the mosque community provide details of the water drainage scheme for the new building. The mosque community has worked closely with United Utilities to ensure that the development is designed to minimize its impact on the local water supply, and that the water drainage scheme is in line with local regulations and standards.
The mosque community has been working on the plans for the new building for several years, and has consulted with local residents and stakeholders throughout the process. The community has also worked closely with the council and other authorities to ensure that the development meets all relevant regulations and standards, and that it is in line with local needs and priorities.
The new building is expected to provide a significant improvement to the facilities and services offered by the mosque, and will enable the community to continue to grow and thrive. The mosque has a long history of serving the local community, and the new building will help to ensure that it can continue to do so for many years to come. The mosque community has a strong track record of engaging with local residents and stakeholders, and has worked closely with the council and other authorities to ensure that its plans are in line with local needs and priorities.
In a statement, the mosque community said: “We are delighted that our plans for the new building have been approved. We believe that the new building will be a valuable asset to the local community and will help to promote greater understanding and tolerance between different faiths and cultures.” The mosque community has also pledged to work closely with local residents and stakeholders to ensure that the development is a success, and to continue to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for the local community.
The approval of the plans for the new building is a significant milestone for the Jamia Masjid Usman Ghani and the local community. The new building will provide a modern and welcoming space for worship and community activities, and will help to promote greater understanding and tolerance between different faiths and cultures. The mosque community has worked tirelessly to ensure that the development is a success, and has consulted with local residents and stakeholders throughout the process.
The new building is expected to be completed within the next two years, and will provide a significant improvement to the facilities and services offered by the mosque. The mosque community is committed to ensuring that the development is a success, and is working closely with local residents and stakeholders to ensure that the new building is a valuable asset to the local community. The mosque community has a long history of serving the local community, and the new building will help to ensure that it can continue to do so for many years to come.