Chinese Embassy: Planning Permission

(asked on 21st January 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government what security advice they received on the planning application for a new Chinese embassy.


Answered by
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage Portrait
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
This question was answered on 3rd February 2026

Full reasons for the decision in this case are set out in a detailed decision letter and Inspector’s report published on gov.uk.

The decision letter was also deposited in the Library of both Houses.

Inquiry documents are available on the Tower Hamlets website, and post-inquiry representations are listed in the decision letter.

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