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Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 102768

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 8 December 2025, to Question HL12352, on Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission, for what policy reason a Section 321 direction was not issued in this ins

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

My Department does not comment on live planning cases. The full reasons for the decision will be set out in the final decision letter.

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