Chinese super embassy in London gets go-ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed
The High Court dismissed RMCRA’s challenge to planning permission for China’s embassy at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:21 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished11:21 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Chinese super embassy in London gets go ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed”
Chinese super embassy in London gets go-ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
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6 6 Chinese super embassy in London gets go-ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed
The High Court dismissed RMCRA’s challenge to planning permission for China’s embassy at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London.