LONDON: The Brent Council and Planning Committee has given its approval for the demolition of the Vasna sanstha's one storeyed Swaminarayan temple in Queensbury. A warehouse located in the place will be pulled down and replaced with a magnificent dome-shaped five-storeyed temple.
The approval came after SMVS devotees forwarded an appeal and during the hearing, convinced the council saying the place would only be used for religious and social activities, and for programmes in concerning the community. Initially, locals had opposed the construction of a five-storeyed building in replacement of a single-storeyed warehouse. However, the council, considering the SMVS' plea, gave its approval. Devotees stated that only the best of materials will be used to construct the temple, which will be built in lieu with traditional Hindu architectural style.
