Crucial Mosque Meeting To Be Held As Residents Voice Serious Concerns Over Romford Plans.

An important meeting is set to take place later this month as plans for a new mosque in Romford reach a critical point.

Havering Islamic and Cultural Centre has announced it will be holding what it describes as a key meeting on April 25, where a crucial update on the proposed mosque at South Street will be revealed.

The meeting will be held at the centre’s current base in Waterloo Road and will give attendees the chance to hear directly from the project team about the latest developments, the challenges being faced, and what happens next.

Organisers are now urging the community to come together and support the project as it moves forward.

A message shared by the centre highlights just how important the moment is, with organisers calling on residents to unite behind the plans.

“We invite you to this key meeting to hear a clear update on your new mosque,” the statement said.

“Hear directly from the team as we outline current challenges, and how, together, we can overcome them.”

“Your support is vital as we work to bring this project to completion.”

The proposed development would see a new place of worship created at 222 to 226 South Street, replacing the current site which is set to be lost as part of the Bridge Close regeneration scheme.

Plans submitted to Havering Council outline a three-storey mosque, with space for up to 1,200 worshippers, alongside education facilities, a library and a soup kitchen.

The project has already undergone years of discussions before a formal planning application was submitted late last year.

Despite expectations that a decision would be made in March, the application remains undecided, adding further significance to the upcoming meeting.

However, wider public opinion on the proposed location has not been favourable. Some residents have openly raised concerns about the suitability of South Street, particularly pointing to existing heavy traffic in the area.

Local voices have questioned whether the site is appropriate for a development of this scale, with concerns focusing on congestion, accessibility and the overall impact on the surrounding area.

With opinions divided, the centre has made it clear that community backing will play a crucial role in helping the project progress, particularly as it faces ongoing challenges.

The meeting on April 25 is expected to provide more clarity on the future of the scheme, with organisers stressing the need for people to come together and help shape what comes next.

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