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Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed Chinese Embassy development at the former Royal Mint site on local communities in Tower Hamlets.

Answer

An appointed Inspector held a public inquiry which heard a range of evidence for and against the proposals in question.

As this case will come before Ministers in MHCLG to determine, it would not be appropriate to comment further.

Decisions on planning applications are based on material planning considerations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62508
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Planning permission Tower Hamlets Chinese Embassy
Link
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