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.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished11:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy”
High Court upholds decision to allow Chinese mega embassy
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Chinese super embassy in London gets go ahead after High Court challenge is dismissed”
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The High Court dismissed RMCRA’s challenge to planning permission for China’s embassy at Royal Mint Court near the Tower of London.