UK: Scunthorpe mosque announces plans to expand

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - An application to extend the building in Sheffield Street West has been submitted to North Lincolnshire Council.Planning permission is being sought to erect a single storey flat roof extension to the existing mosque and remove a store.The application has been submitted by Yousuf Khan, of Scunthorpe.The intention is to build the extension to the rear of the mosque to provide washing and toilet accommodation.North Lincolnshire Council planners have been told the mosque has been in use for a number of years and, if extended, "will cater for all potential needs for many years to come."The council will accept comments on this application up to February 24./129