Neighbours claim the site is not suitable and could become "overcrowded" because of limited parking space and access. The society said it believes parking would not be a problem and has altered its proposals so the site can accommodate 11 cars.
It has told Herefordshire Council the new centre would provide a place for prayer, religious services and community activities and its busiest times would be limited to Friday prayers, between 1:00pm and 2:00pm. A public meeting will be held later about the planning application for the Holme Lacy Road property.
Tracey Rock, who lives in an adjoining street, said: "It'll be overcrowded, it's just not a suitable area for a day centre to be in." Another resident, Don Allan, said: "They're going to be praying there from seven in the morning until 11 at night and we don't really want that. It's nothing to do with race or anything like that, just the volume of traffic." Herefordshire Council is currently considering the application and has received a petition from residents.
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