{"id":4862,"date":"2012-12-06T15:10:34","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T15:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.christianvoice.org.uk\/?p=4862"},"modified":"2025-11-21T11:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:24:00","slug":"2012dec06westham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christianvoice.org.uk\/index.php\/2012dec06westham\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Megamosque’ refused planning permission"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Abbey Mills site of Tablighi Jamaat’s proposed ‘megamosque’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A planning application for a massive ‘megamosque’ in West Ham has been refused planning permission, but Christian leaders are warning the battle is far from over.<\/p>\n

Local Councillors agreed with Newham planning officers that the proposed design was not appropriate and refused it, saying it did not fit with their vision of bringing housing and jobs to the area.<\/p>\n

Planning officers tabled the application, put in by a charity behind the group Tablighi Jamaat, for refusal last week, reported the London Evening Standard<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But the hardline Islamic group intend to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate at Bristol, according to the Standard’s latest report<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thousands of Muslims supporting the sect demonstrated outside Stratford Town Hall last night, and were countered in the spiritual realm by a prayer vigil organised by members of Christian Voice.\u00a0 Some members also reported having great conversations with Muslims, who view Jesus Christ as a mere prophet, superceded by Mohammed.\u00a0 They were able to show that Jesus was and is the Son of God, and pointed out that if Allah denies having begotten a son, then Allah and the Almighty are not the same being.<\/p>\n

Christian Voice members have been meeting for prayer at the site of the proposed development on the first Saturday morning of every month since January 2007.\u00a0 They met on Saturday 6th April 2013 from 10.30am to 12.30. \u00a0The next meeting is Saturday 4th May 2013.<\/p>\n

The proposed mosque would be the size of Battersea Power Station and would dominate the Abbey Mills area, according to the architect submitting the proposal.\u00a0 It would accomodate 12,000 devotees, and be the largest place of worship in Britain, as well as the headquarters of Tablighi Jamaat, the separatist group who own the land.<\/p>\n

Stephen Green, National Director of Christian Voice, said today:<\/p>\n

‘We give thanks to God that councillors agreed with their planning officers last night despite massive pressure from Muslims supporting the proposal.<\/p>\n

‘The battle is far from over and the focus of our prayer must now shift to Bristol and the appeals process.\u00a0 But the unanimous vote and what appear to have been robust grounds for refusal were welcome at this stage.’<\/p>\n

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COME ALONG to the next prayer meeting at West Ham:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday 4th May 2013 (and every first Saturday in the month thereafter).\u00a0 Meet at the site where the Greenway pedestrian path crosses Canning Road.\u00a0 Aim for Channel Sea House at E15 3ND<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If coming by foot, take the DLR from Stratford or West Ham to Abbey Road.\u00a0 Turn right out of the station, and left up Canning Road.\u00a0 We meet at the top on the left on the Greenway.\u00a0 Check at Transport for London<\/a><\/strong> for \u2018planned engineering works\u2019 to the Tube.<\/p>\n

If coming by car, turn into Mitre Road which becomes Abbey Road, turn left into Canning Road, park at Channel Sea House at the end and just walk 50 yards back\u00a0to the Greenway.\u00a0 You can also approach from the other direction: From the A118 High Street turn into Abbey Road.\u00a0 SatNav: E15 3ND.<\/p>\n

PLEASE COME and stand up for Christ whatever the weather and be challenged and blessed!\u00a0 (Phil 1:27-29).\u00a0 The meeting is always a peaceful time of fellowship, worship and seeking the Lord in prayer and in His word.<\/p>\n

PRAY<\/strong>: That there is a good turn-out with powerful prayer for our nation.\u00a0 Pray that God will bless our nation with repentance and that His enemies, whether Secularist or Islamic, will be converted to the cause of Christ, or that their plans will come to nothing before our holy and awesome God.\u00a0 Who is on the Lord\u2019s side?\u00a0 Come along and stand with us!<\/p>\n

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See our previous stories:<\/p>\n

Objections invited to ‘Megamosque’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mosques mean criminality<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prayer at West Ham \u2018megamosque\u2019 site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Council Moves Against Proposed Megamosque<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Block the Olympic Mosque<\/a> <\/strong>(ignore ‘Secret Meetings’ – it’s no longer relevant)<\/p>\n

Find out how to join Christian Voice and stand up for the King of kings (clicking on the link below does not commit you to join)<\/strong>
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