A planning application has been submitted to extend and convert the Stanford Le Hope Methodist Church Hall at High Street, Stanford Le Hope, Essex SS17 0EY into a mosque.

This is a beautiful old church and deserves to be defended. In 2021 this area was only 7.9% Islamic, with fewer in surrounding areas.

The Applicants say: “Increasing the floor area would be beneficial for the local community and the council.”

The application will reduce parking spaces from 8 to zero.

I am asking you for donations toward the out-of-pocket expenses of the campaign to resist it. I’m asking for £2,000.

As usual, none of the money goes to me but on the costs of fighting this application.