UK: Faithful 'crammed into churches'

Sunday, 30 March 2008

Evangelical and Pentecostal churches in London say restrictive planning regulations have left many worshippers crammed into small buildings.

The denominations have seen rapid growth and an estimated 350 London churches want bigger premises.

A report by CAG Consultants said that a "huge unmet need for expansion" has been held back by lack of cultural awareness among planning authorities.

Churches want rules changed to let them move to areas earmarked for employment. the rest