A synagogue and community centre in Salford has been told it must pay the local authority £145,000 to extend its building onto a former bowling green.
Kehal Yetev Lev D'Satmar in Northumberland Street has been refused planning permission for a single-storey extension which would accommodate a mikvah - a Jewish ritual bathing facility - and create space for a car park.
The charity, which supports families in the community through a food bank, said it could not afford to cover the cost of a new bowling green elsewhere. READ MORE: The 'constant noise' ruining neighbours' Sundays after faith school opens six days a week - including Bank Holidays But Salford council's planning panel ruled that a fee must be paid to replace the recreation
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