Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 17563
Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission
Tabled: 3 December 2024
Answered: 18 December 2024
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how the planning application for the proposed Chinese Embassy near the Tower of London differs from the previous planning application for the Embassy turned down by the London Bo
Answer
Matthew PennycookThe application in question is identical to the application submitted for the proposed scheme in June 2021. It was refused (against officer recommendation) in February 2023. The applicant chose not to appeal that decision.