Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 122684
Chinese Embassy: Construction
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that the new Chinese Embassy (a) follows planning permission and conditions and (b) complies with building regulations.
Answer
Matthew PennycookI refer the Rt Hon. Member to the paragraphs 103-105 of the Secretary of State’s decision letter which can be found on gov.uk here.