Telford Sikh temple gets go-ahead for children's nursery
The gurdwara (Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurdwara) near Priorslee Roundabout already has permission for a games area and children's playground.Planners have said the play area must be developed before the nursery to provide outdoor space. The opening hours of the nursery would not coincide with any event taking place at the gurdwara, and would make use of an "under-utilised" part of the building, the application said.It added that the facility would be "open to the general public, as well as existing members of the congregation/Sikh community".
Extended contribution
Council planners said: "It is understood that the area in question is currently only occupied during ceremonies or events at the site, providing space for the marriage registry and areas for religious learning."However, during the weekdays this space is not required for these purposes."Planning agent Richard Jewkes of Simpatico Town Planning Limited had told the council that the proposal was aimed at improving facilities at the site, and extending the contribution which the gurdwara makes to the local community.
This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.
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