Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission
Lords · Question HL8775 · Tabled 24 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 7 Jul 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Jamieson
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the proposed development of the new Chinese Embassy at the former site of the Royal Mint on the nearby telephone exchange.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 7 Jul 2025
An independent Inspector held a public inquiry which heard a range of evidence for and against the proposals in question. Decisions on planning applications are based on material planning considerations. It would not be appropriate to comment further.