I am writing to object to the referenced planning application as the scheme will see the loss of the Havering Islamic Cultural Centre at 91 Waterloo Road, this is a long established and the largest mosque in Havering which also provides many community facilities such as:

After school classes

Soup Kitchen

Food Bank

Fundraising events for many charities

The Havering Islamic Cultural Centre is a vital facility for the Muslim and wider community in Romford and across the Borough and is used by the local community that live or work in the Borough for the 5 daily prayers, 7 days a week.

The loss of the community facility as envisaged in the scheme is unacceptable and will mean that as well as Muslims being unable to meet their religious obligations there will be a loss to the wider community and across Havering.