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Chinese Embassy: Construction

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 6 February 2026UIN 109257

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the telecommunication cables by the Royal Mint site will be amended or moved when the Chinese Embassy is built.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Details of the development for which planning permission has been granted in the case in question are set out in the relevant decision letter which can be found on gov.uk here.

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