[FEAT]: Request a Booking (Conflict Prevention)

[mulirow]

User Story

As an Authenticated User
I want to request a specific time slot for a space or a specific piece of equipment
So that I can secure the resources I need for my work in advance, avoiding the frustration of arriving at an occupied room.

Acceptance Criteria

• The user must be able to select a specific date, start time, and end time for their request.
• The system must prevent the user from selecting dates or times in the past.
• The system must actively block the submission if the requested time overlaps with an already approved or pending booking for that same resource.
• Upon successful submission, the user must receive clear feedback that their request was sent and is pending review.

Context / References

This resolves the main pain point of overlapping schedules. The system must act as a strict gatekeeper for time conflicts.