Chinese super embassy in London gets go-ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed
They publishedChinese super embassy in London gets go ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed
First reportBBC · 31 Jul, 11:19Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 31 Jul, 11:21Z
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Why it matters
What
The High Court dismissed RMCRA’s challenge to planning permission for China’s embassy at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London.
Why
The residents’ group cited terrorism, protest repression, fire safety, diplomatic immunity and enforcement concerns; officials said these were carefully considered.
Watch
Attention now turns to the embassy project’s progress and how authorities address safety and residents’ concerns at the site.
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Summary
- High Court upholds planning permission for Chinese mega embassy site in London.
- RMCRA campaigners oppose due to espionage fears and draconian laws concerns.
- Court found government had regard to residents' concerns and noted no unfairness.
- Judges said blast assessment documents not disclosed did not disadvantage RMCRA.
- RMCRA intends to appeal the High Court ruling.
Summary
- High Court dismissed RMCRA challenge to planning permission for the embassy.
- Project is near the Tower of London with a site at Royal Mint Court.
- RMCRA argued risks of terrorism, protests repression, and draconian laws enforcement.
- Concerns included fire risk and safety obligations potentially unenforceable due to diplomatic immunity.
- Government and council stated they carefully considered residents' concerns.