Artist's impression released as Hemel mosque asks permission for first floor extension
An artist's impression has been released showing what a Hemel mosque could look like if Dacorum Borough Council grants permission for a first floor extension.
Baytus Saalam Mosque, located in Stevenage Rise, want to build a first floor extension to enable them to host Friday prayers – known as Jummah – on site for up to 400 worshippers.
The prayers are currently at Highfield Community Centre, a few minutes drive away, due to a lack of space at the mosque.
If the extension is built, it will also create a larger female prayer space on the ground floor, and a larger multi-function hall on the first floor.
The mosque, founded in 2005, is currently single storey and includes male and female prayer rooms, five classrooms, a kitchen and toilets.
A document submitted as part of the mosque’s planning application said: “Our current facilities are no longer sufficient to meet the growing needs of our community.
“We face significant limitations in hosting classes, accommodating congregational prayers, and running community events due to space constraints.
“We aim to build a space that not only meets today’s needs but also supports the future growth and wellbeing of our community.”
A decision on whether the extension can go ahead will be made by Dacorum Borough Council.