A DECISION on whether a mosque can expand is due to be made tonight.
The Chingford Islamic Society bookshop and cultural centre in Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, wants to convert the adjacent nail shop and first floor flat, which it bought last year.
The proposal would see the ground and first floors of both buildings joined together to create a prayer hall and a large study room.
The plans were initially recommended for refusal by planning officers, but following a request from senior councillor and cabinet member, Afzal Akram, it was referred to the planning committee to decide.
Although no formal reason was given at the time, he is expected to explain why he intervened, at the meeting tonight.
The proposals have been opposed by residents in nearby Royston Avenue, who fear a major impact on parking in an already congested area.
A number of residents are likely to attend the meeting which will take place in Walthamstow Town Hall in the main council chambers at 7.30pm.
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