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Futuristic centre exhibition
3:43pm Saturday 23rd August 2008
PLANS for a new community centre in North Harrow with a “futuristic design” were put on show this morning.
The owners of the current North Harrow Community Centre in Station Road, the Battlers Wells (BW) Foundation, have recently submitted revised plans to Harrow Council to be considered.
In September last year, the Muslim group held a consultation on their plans and designs, which were met with opposition from local people.
Samantha Sen, who deals with PR for the group said from the feedback collated from the consultation, they have adapted the plans in line with what people had said.
The organisation's plans are to demolish the current assembly hall and replace it with a new centre, sports hall, five-a-side football pitch, a children's play area, 24-bedroom nursing home, a library and a prayer room.
There will also be eight flats built on the site, a gym with separate areas for men and women, seminar rooms and a restaurant and cafe.
Dr Nizar Merali of the BW Foundation, said: “This development will integrate all the communities and cultures. It will not just be for the Muslims in Harrow.
“The idea behind this is to contribute something to the society we grew up in.
“If given permission, the building will have a futuristic design. We are taking a risk with its look but it is something different.
“We have already got a Mosque in Harrow and the idea isn't to have a centre for Muslims, it is to allow everyone to come in.
“As a GP, I have seen there is a dyer need for facilities for the youth of the borough.
“That was one of the ideas behind having a sports centre on the site.”
Information on show at the exhibition showed during the group's consultation period, 79 per cent of people who responded agreed with the plans as they were.
For the next two Saturdays, an open exhibition will be held at the centre in Station Road between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
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MD, Harrow says...
8:36pm Tue 2 Sep 08
I'd be in there everyday.
Siraj, Harrow says...
10:52pm Tue 2 Sep 08
Not only that, but the planners have really taken the arguments of the public on board, and one example is that one floor has been removed to keep in with the height of its surroundings.
To me, it seems perfect; and with an added bonus it has a gym and a cafe...perfect for going to before school or work.
xainab, Northwood says...
12:56am Wed 3 Sep 08
David Jones, Harrow says...
8:39am Sat 6 Sep 08
If your kids àre hanging about on street corners I would suggest a lack of parenting is apparent.
How about they build this place next door to your property, that would solve your problems.
RobertK, says...
3:40am Tue 9 Sep 08
David Jones, Harrow says...
7:43pm Tue 9 Sep 08
The man who does not come clean with the local community.
David Jones, Harrow says...
9:39pm Tue 9 Sep 08
"brothers only" has now been removed.
http://www.sicm.org.
uk/index.php?page=su
duk/main
Community Centre ! For what community, not the majority of those in North Harrow.
razmataz, says...
1:49pm Thu 11 Sep 08
David Jones, Harrow says...
8:48am Sat 20 Sep 08
Its a mosque for the whole of N.W. London.
"espescially for muslim ppl"
Its ONLY for muslim people, most of which don't even live in the area.
When will they admit exactly what the intentions are, even though its all to obvious !
Mohammed__Hassan, Edgware HA8 says...
5:05pm Sun 5 Oct 08
All these people complaining about parking, there is plenty of parking on side roads. The building offers a Islamic architecture.
David Jones, Harrow says...
7:10pm Sun 5 Oct 08
No respect for the locals, thats what you have proved so far. Thats why we object.
Wake up mohamed
reality-bites, London says...
1:45pm Mon 6 Oct 08
Poor England it's turning into a nation of seperate guetto's. I suppose it's what labour or the pc brigade want.
There is no room for Hypocritical religion or rascism.
David Jones, Harrow says...
9:38pm Tue 7 Oct 08
I don't want one next to my house thank you very much Mohammed.
$hit on your own doorstep thank you, not mine.
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David Jones, Harrow says...
5:51pm Mon 25 Aug 08
The style is in no way sympathetic to existing developments.
Its an eyesore !