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Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Asked by Mr Angus MacDonaldLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 July 2025UIN 62508

The 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.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

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.

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