Plans by the billionaire Issa brothers to build a "landmark" mosque in Blackburn have been approved.
The £5m scheme by Zuber and Mohsin Issa, who have recently carried through a series of acquisitions including that of Asda, had faced objections over the height of its minarets and potential noise. But, Blackburn with Darwen Council have now approved the plans after the Issa Foundation agreed to address 21 issues.
Councillor Phil Riley said it would be an "impressive facility" which could "only enhance the spirit of the town". The council's planning committee gave permission for the project to go ahead on the site of former site of Westholme School.
