known london mosque located east london people proposed expand larger islamic centre site originally reported structure built largest religious building britain times size cathedral largest western europe reason proposed building informally referred press mega mosque mosque extension built near site london charitable trust owner site website devoted mosque places maximum capacity plan sparked controversy reasons including initially reported size possible chemical contamination risk associated site uncertainty sources funding alleged links islamic terrorism mosque officials engaged resolving controversies perception implied term mega mosque public response mosque associated controversies included line petitions public talks debates speeches demonstrations permit use site current plan permission application mosque building future appeared uncertain february tried shut existing temporary facility serving enforcement notice owners overturned appeal year extension granted use site project purchased site location chemical works million issued year permit use site place worship permit expired building commenced site plan incorporated mosque capable people visitor conference centre substantial parking cars facilities new entrance tube station residential school pupils reception centre visiting including guest plan retention natural habitat island location site extensive landscaping stated plan develop mosque use natural resources reducing mosque energy consumption increasing mosque recycling refused permission plans appealed decision appeal dismissed october concerns size reports size mosque varied considerably submitted proposal design competition stated design accommodate visitors simultaneously potential expanding contain people figures led london borough councillor criticised development plans grounds change character local area making predominantly muslim called public inquiry mosque development daily_telegraph reported planning department refuse mosque application project size potential cause damage community relations area response public concern mosque size mosque trustees choose design final plan deciding instead scaled structure speaking behalf trustees announced firm allies morrison retained design mosque november reported replaced outline planning application submitted scheme prepared included prayer hall islamic library set public garden needs analysis viability assessment submitted planning application seek demonstrate proposals represent departure planning policy environment july report publicised revealed land built considered medium high contamination risk site chemical works years decommissioned late 1980s alleged obtained information freedom information act called brought site shut independent report undertaken according report revealed original pre works discovered soil impact mercury lead oil carbon dioxide land gas readings mosque officials stated allowing development proceed benefit community site building plan funding september guardian reported concerns funding construction project documentation filed indicated annual donations order suggesting need significant extra financial support fund building project suggested project funded groups based muslim organisation close links form religion practised royal family website lists intends raise money predominantly small donations muslims london area links contact royal family clearly states actively seeking overseas money public money terrorism new_york_times quoted deputy chief international terrorism section saying fbi found recruiting group referred key influence terrorists targeting britain common link string attacks website states political controversial activities stands democracy freedom group describes non political group rejects links terrorism terrorists website makes clear responsibility actions individual attended services studied wrote said fringe elements reflect movement group loose structure says simply wrong describe terrorist recruiting organisation responses petition online petition formed response concerns raised planned mosque calling prime minister prevent building mosque petition closed signatures time signed petition site majesty government responded local planning authorities responsible general control development areas required consideration views interested persons particularly local communities regard specific proposal government informed london borough council current planning permission application mosque expected near future september planning application submitted consideration mayor london issued statement protesting called particularly vicious nature campaign possible muslim place worship stating condemned support long established right freedom religion country based information long established public relations retained public relations firm difficult major planning situations firm efforts enhance organisation image include setting website mosque creating youtube videos discussing concerns september public discussion supporters opponents mosque plan held house issues discussed included legitimacy concerns mosque extent conservative view islam taught engage public discourse extent racism plays role mosque opposition demand larger facilities area support needs community threats apparent response opposition mosque subject video showing purported obituary wife children video posted year old man named muhammad better known online moniker speaking behalf said found video night removed don responsibility people sites don control added found member organisation dealt seriously opposition march founder great_britain publicly opposed construction mosque stating think built need integration existing wider community opposition joins director expressed extreme concern spread different opposed islamic viewpoints
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