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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 22 April 2025 to Question 45034 on Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission, whether her Department has had discussions with Historic England on proposals for a Chinese Embassy in Tower Hamlets.

Answer

DCMS officials have held discussions with Historic England on proposals for a Chinese Embassy in Tower Hamlets limited to the State of Conservation Report submitted in November 2024 and the inclusion of Historic England's advice to the Public Inquiry and Planning Inspectorate in the paragraph 172 notification submitted in February 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49772
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
Planning permission Chinese Embassy Historic England
Link
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