Written questions

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.