Written questions

Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Lords · Question HL8772 · Tabled 24 Jun 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Home Office has seen the unredacted drawings of (1) the cultural exchange building, and (2) the basement, for the new Chinese Embassy at the former site of the Royal Mint.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 8 Jul 2025

A public inquiry was held on this case between 11 and 28 February, at which interested parties were able to put forward evidence and make representations. On 10 June 2025, the Planning Inspector passed their report to MHCLG for consideration.Given the ind...