New Learning Centre At Sikh Gurdwara in Wolverhampton Approved

       
Plans to build a Sikh learning centre to teach young congregation members of a Wolverhampton temple have been given the go-ahead.

Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Wednesfield has been granted permission to convert disused adjacent offices on Albert Squire Road into the facility.

The two-storey learning centre will feature eight classrooms, a kitchen, toilets, storage facilities, a service room as well as 12 dedicated parking spaces.

There will also be space for a retail shop as well as a two bedroom flat, which the temple says would suit a small family

As well as holding Punjabi classes and teaching about Sikh heritage, the temple committee said it would also use the space for meetings.

The offices were previously a family advice centre and were owned by the City of Wolverhampton Council, before being taken over by the temple, which says the development will benefit young people.

 

"The aim of the project is to teach the youth Punjabi classes/culture and make them aware of Sikhism to its roots. This will help the youth to integrate with others and learn the social skills."

City of Wolverhampton Council planning officer Colin Noakes said: "The proposed use will bring this vacant building back into and acceptable use.

"The proposal will allow the adjacent temple to provide enhanced facilities for its users."

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Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi