\n They claim a \u201crespectful addition to the building\u201d is proposed \u2014 and around 350 people have signed a petition supporting the project.\n<\/p>\n
\n However, 20 objections have been received, mainly from residents living nearby, who are worried about the impact on the B-listed building as well as parking.\n<\/p>\n
\n One resident said the area is \u201calready under pressure\u201d and \u201cadditional demand would worsen congestion and increase safety risks\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
\n But a council report states parking impacts \u201ccannot be assessed\u201d as the \u201cuse has existed for a significant period of time\u201d and a change of use is not proposed.\n<\/p>\n
\n READ MORE:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n Council that planned to axe 450 teachers offers eye-watering salary to education boss<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n Council ordered to pay \u00a380,000 after man hit by falling lamppost<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n ‘Visible escalation’ of works to renovate Glasgow’s George Square<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n Orkney MSP raises ‘need to improve communications’ with Loganair<\/a>\n<\/p>\n \n The applicants want to create a single-storey extension to the front of the mosque, on the corner of Dixon Avenue and Langside Road, which was previously a church and an art gallery.\n<\/p>\n \n Plans state the building \u201cdoes not always suit the needs\u201d of its users, particularly ablution (cleansing) which is \u201ca key part of entry into the prayer hall\u201d.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis extension would create a more accessible and visible point of entry and would position ablution at the beginning of any journey through the building,\u201d they add.\n<\/p>\n \n The application also states the extension isn\u2019t intended to increase footfall and is \u201cseen as vital to the longer term sustainability\u201d of the centre. No parking is proposed as visitors \u201crely on the ease of free parking\u2026 in the immediate vicinity\u201d, public transport or a shuttle bus.\n<\/p>\n