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 Pennycook
I 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.