Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 88271
Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission
Tabled: 5 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what are the internal areas within the proposed Chinese Embassy that would be exempt from UK inspection and verification.
Answer
Matthew PennycookAll material planning considerations, including national and international law, will be taken into account in reaching a decision on this case. The full reasons for the decision will be set out in the final decision letter.