PLANS for a mosque in Wollaton have been given the green light – despite residents' concerns over traffic.
The Karimia Institute took over a former children's care home in Radford Bridge Road and have developed it into a prayer centre.
Nottingham City Council looked at the development in June last year and decided to give it planning permission for a year's trial.
Since then, more than 20 neighbours have sent letters to the council complaining about traffic problems.
They claimed that allowing the institute to continue would make the problem worse.
One resident, who didn't wish to be named, said: "It has caused a lot of traffic build-up near the Crown Island and there's a lot of on-street parking caused by the centre, too.
"Some of the drivers turn in people's drives, slam doors late at night and I feel quite let down that the council have given this permission."
At a meeting of the development control committee at Loxley House this week, concern was raised about the impact of cars on the nearby Crown Island.
Councillor Eileen Morley, who represents Wollaton West, said the centre had caused parking problems and would continue to do so, adding: "Back in June we welcomed this planning application as it was providing a welcome facility for local people.
"But parking has become such a huge issue for people living nearby which suggests it is being used by people travelling to the centre. I would prefer to see another year of temporary permission granted to continue to assess the impact."
Toby Neal, councillor for Berridge, said: "There is a traffic problem which has been mentioned and it is going to grow unless we encourage other ways of getting to the centre."
As part of planning conditions, the institute must provide a marshalling system at the centre's car park to prevent traffic build-ups.
Deputy leader Graham Chapman said: "The stewarding is critical. The control of traffic and ensuring there is as little congestion as possible is important to ensure the centre is a good neighbour."
Sajjad Ahmad, from the institute, said: "We are using a car park nearby and are asking people who live nearby to consider if they really need to drive, and others to car share."
