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Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 28 October 2025UIN 83342

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which Minister in his Department is the designated Planning Minister for the called-in Chinese Embassy planning application.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the Rt. Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 62966 on 7 July 2025.

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