A planning application for a mosque in Sandwell looks likely to rejected by councillors after officials said it would cause noise nuisance and create congestion on an already busy highway.
It is the second attempt by the Gambian Islamic Centre to create a place of worship in the former solicitor鈥檚 office on Bearwood Road after it withdrew a similar application last year.
The latest application , including suggesting desecrating the proposed place of worship.
The centre is again asking permission to convert the building into a place of worship, which could accommodate 250 people.
Mr Baba Njie, a committee member for the centre, told the that he expected congregations for Friday prayers to be much smaller.
He explained: "During the week, there would be only be up to 15 people in the building each day. On Friday, I would expect some 70 to 80 people will attend prayers and many will travel by public transport or walk."
But in a report to Council鈥檚 planning committee, senior officers have recommended refusal, saying: 鈥淭he proposal is likely to cause significant highway safety issues due (to) the cumulative impacts on the road network, as a result of the premises being used during certain peak times, where off-street parking is limited.鈥
It added: 鈥淭he proximity of residential properties is likely to give rise to noise nuisance.鈥
Councillors will decide if the application is granted or refused at their meeting on April 10.
