Oldham Council has given the green light for a ‘much-needed community hub’ to expand its facilities – but some are worried the extension will cause a ‘traffic nightmare’.

Plans to build a new prayer hall and community space next to Westwood Mosque, at Compass House off Neville Street, were given the go-ahead by councillors last week. The two-storey building will be community-funded and provide room for worship and education, according to the Islamic Forum Trust charity.

The 1,100 square metre development is on brownfield land at the site of a former car park. The site previously received planning permission for a one-storey community hall, but the partially-built structure was abandoned after certain planning conditions could not be met.

Now the plot, which is flanked by Ahmed Bros Cash

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