Church 'excited' about housing plans

The vicar of church which is due to have its hall demolished to make way for homes says she is excited about the plans.

Last week proposals for St Michaels Church, in Bishop Ken Road, Harrow Weald, were submitted to planners.

The proposals include the demolition of The Wykeham Hall, and the construction of six homesand a three storey block of eight flats, all built by the The ASRA Housing Group.

Also the interior of the church would be aland there will be a new a multi-use hall and an area for worship and the wider community.

Vicar St Michael and All Angels church Jody Stowell said: As a church we are very excited about these plans.

One issue we have had is that our hall is in a dilapidated state and is actually falling down. The decision was taken same time ago try and do something with the site.

As a church it is important for us to adapt to the needs our community and so we can provide space it can benefit from.

When the church was built in the 1930s a church hall was where people would meet.

Now we need to change and be flexible to the changing community and support it into the future.

Housing is an issue for the whole of London and it is important to us to e able to prove new houses and affordable homes.

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Church 'excited' about housing plans