Plans to rebuild mosque set to be approved

The re-developed mosque will feature classrooms, prayer halls and a community hall

Plans to demolish a West Bromwich mosque and rebuild it are set to approved.

Jami Masjid and Islamic Centre in Dartmouth Street would be redeveloped into a two-storey building with a community hall, prayer halls and classrooms under the proposals.

The applicant stated the current building was "no longer fit for purpose" and the new development would provide the congregation with "improved facilities".

A car park would be built on Duke Street with parking also available at the back of the mosque, creating a total of 16 spaces.

Sandwell council planning officer Carl Mercer said the proposal was "compliant with relevant policies" and there were "no material considerations that would justify refusal".

A condition which limits the capacity of the building by not allowing prayer at the same time as community events has been added to the recommendation.