The mosque has been planned since 2023.

21:28, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Updated: 21:31, Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Architect plans for the 'mega mosque'

Architect plans for the 'mega mosque' (Image: Al-Tuhafi Architects)

Locals in a suburban neighbourhood are furious at plans to demolish their former pub and replace it with a ‘mega mosque’. Plans for the 13-storey mosque have been submitted in Queen’s Park, London.

The former two-storey Irish pub is currently occupied by the UK Albanian Muslim Community and Cultural Centre. Architects are looking to demolish the building and submitted the plans in 2023, with objections recently closing.

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The new mosque will have 13 floors, including three floors of prayer rooms, a morgue, a function room, a children’s classroom, a cafe, a restaurant, and space for charity and cultural activities.

But locals are not keen on the project, with many complaining that the building's size is incompatible with the surrounding area. One resident told the Daily Mail: “It’s hard to understand how there is local need for a 13-storey mega-mosque in Queen’s Park when there are already 15 others in a three-mile radius.”

Queen's Park sign, North London

The building is planned for Queen's Park in London (Image: Getty)

They added that the building “doesn’t fit in at all with the local area” and is “totally out of place both in size and style”.

Others complained that the building's size would cause traffic and noise issues, as the community cannot accommodate the capacity of a building that large.

Conservative councillor, Sapna Chadha, said: “I fully support the right of every faith community to have appropriate places to worship. Brent is proud of its diversity, and every community deserves to practise faith freely and safely.

“However, this is an exceptionally large proposal of 13 floors. Queen’s Park already experiences serious traffic congestion, parking pressures and infrastructure that has failed to keep pace with development.”

One local was concerned about the neighbouring church, saying: “The proposed size and height of the building will dominate the area, and will dwarf and overshadow the charming Baptist church right next to it.”

A Brent Council spokesperson told The Sun: “Brent has received a planning application for the redevelopment of the existing UK Albanian Muslim Community and Cultural Centre at 88–90 Carlton Vale.

“The application is currently being assessed by planning officers. There is no committee date scheduled at this stage. If recommended for approval, it will be considered by the council’s Planning Committee at a public meeting.

“If it is rejected, there is an appeal’s process available through the Planning Inspectorate. The application will be considered against the policies within the Development Plan.”